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ArticleHealth services research2018

Development of the Learning Health System Researcher Core Competencies.

Christopher B Forrest, Francis D Chesley, Michelle L Tregear, Kamila B Mistry

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Christopher B ForrestChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA.ORCID 0000-0003-1252-068X
Francis D ChesleyAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
Michelle L TregearAFYA, Inc., Laurel, MD.
Kamila B MistryAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.

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AHRQ HHS HHSA290201200017I
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo develop core competencies for learning health system (LHS) researchers to guide the development of training programs. DATA SOURCES/STUDY

settingData were obtained from literature review, expert interviews, a modified Delphi process, and consensus development meetings. STUDY

designThe competencies were developed from August to December 2016 using qualitative methods. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION

methodsThe literature review formed the basis for the initial draft of a competency domain framework. Key informant semi-structured interviews, a modified Delphi survey, and three expert panel (n = 19 members) consensus development meetings produced the final set of competencies. PRINCIPAL

findingsThe iterative development process yielded seven competency domains: (1) systems science; (2) research questions and standards of scientific evidence; (3) research methods; (4) informatics; (5) ethics of research and implementation in health systems; (6) improvement and implementation science; and (7) engagement, leadership, and research management. A total of 33 core competencies were prioritized across these seven domains. The real-world milieu of LHS research, the embeddedness of the researcher within the health system, and engagement of stakeholders are distinguishing characteristics of this emerging field.

conclusionsThe LHS researcher core competencies can be used to guide the development of learning objectives, evaluation methods, and curricula for training programs.

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LearningCurriculumDelphi TechniqueHumansProfessional CompetenceQualitative ResearchResearch DesignResearch PersonnelTeachinggraduate educationhealth services researchLearning health systemprofessional competencestakeholder engagement

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PMID28777456
PMCPMC6051975

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