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ArticleBMJ open2018

A mixed-methods study to explore opinions of research translation held by researchers working in a Centre of Research Excellence in Australia.

Elizabeth A Lynch, Shanthi A Ramanathan, Sandy Middleton, Julie Bernhardt, Michael Nilsson, Dominique A Cadilhac

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Article in BMJ open, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Elizabeth A LynchAdelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8756-1051
Shanthi A RamanathanNHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Melbourne and Newcastle, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.
Sandy MiddletonNHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Melbourne and Newcastle, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7201-4394
Julie BernhardtNHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Melbourne and Newcastle, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.
Michael NilssonNHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Melbourne and Newcastle, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.
Dominique A CadilhacNHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery, Melbourne and Newcastle, Victoria and New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8162-682X
The University of Melbourne · AUHunter Medical Research Institute · AUSt Vincent's Health · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThere is a growing need for researchers to demonstrate impact, which is reliant on successful research translation. The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council funded a Centre of Research Excellence in Stroke Rehabilitation and Brain Recovery (CRE-Stroke) to enhance collaborations between researchers conducting different types of stroke rehabilitation research. The purpose of this study was to explore opinions about research translation held by CRE-Stroke researchers conducting preclinical and clinical research, in terms of scope, importance, responsibility and perceived skills and knowledge.

designMixed-methods study, comprising a paper-based survey and semistructured interviews. Interview data were inductively coded and thematically analysed. Survey and interview data were compared and synthesised.

participants55 (7 preclinical, 48 clinical) researchers attending a CRE-Stroke research forum completed a paper-based survey. Semistructured interviews with 22 CRE-Stroke (5 preclinical, 17 clinical) researchers were conducted.

resultsResearch translation was described as translating to other research and translating to clinical practice and policy. Most researchers (n=54, 98%) reported that research translation was important, particularly in terms of generating research impact, but the most common sign of project completion reported by researchers (n=7, 100% preclinical; n=37, 77% clinical) was publication. Most researchers (preclinical n=4, 57%; clinical n=37, 77%) reported having responsibility for translating research, but less than half reported having the necessary skills (n=1, 14% preclinical; n=17, 35% clinical) and knowledge (n=3, 43% preclinical; n=19, 40% clinical). Differing opinions about who should be responsible for translating findings to clinical practice were expressed.

conclusionsStroke rehabilitation researchers appear confident to translate their research via the traditional mechanism of publications. To optimise impact, clarity is needed regarding who is best placed to translate research findings to clinical practice and policy. Education and skills development to apply broader translation processes are needed to maximise the use of research at all stages.

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Public OpinionResearch PersonnelSocial PerceptionStroke RehabilitationAustraliaHumansIntersectoral CollaborationQualitative ResearchTranslational Research, Biomedicalqualitative researchrehabilitation medicineresearch impactresearch translationstroke

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PMID30206084
PMCPMC6144390
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