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ArticleBJGP open2022

Barriers and facilitators to primary care research: views of GP trainees and trainers.

Sarah Stephenson, Eugene Yee Hing Tang, Eugene Tang, Penny Williams, Hilary Allan, John Rouse, Morag Burton, Caroline Wroe, Richard Bellamy, Hannah Hesselgreaves

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  4. Building capacity in the academic general practice research workforce.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2025
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  9. Primary care: the sleeping giant of research delivery.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Sarah StephensonDepartment of Leadership and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Business and Law, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Eugene Yee Hing TangPopulation Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Eugene TangPopulation Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Penny WilliamsNorth East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Hilary AllanNorth East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
John RouseNorth East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Morag BurtonNorth East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Caroline WroeNorth East and North Cumbria Clinical Research Network, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Richard BellamyHealth Education North East, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Hannah HesselgreavesDepartment of Leadership and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Business and Law, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK hannah.hesselgreaves@northumbria.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6877-8199

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPrimary care plays an important role in the conception and delivery of transformational research but GP engagement is lacking, prompting calls for the promotion of academic opportunities in primary care.

aimTo identify potential barriers and facilitators among GP trainees and trainers in primary care research to inform support given by Local Clinical Research Networks (LCRNs). DESIGN &

settingA cross-sectional online survey was developed and distributed by the CRN to GP trainees and trainers in the North East and North West.

methodThe survey covered areas including demographics, career intentions, current and potential engagement with research, as well as their general understanding of research in primary care, which included barriers and facilitators to primary care research.

resultsTrainees had low intentionality to pursue research and half of trainees did not engage with any research activity. Despite one in five trainees reporting intentions to include research in their career, only 1% would undertake a solely academic career. Medical school region was the only strongly associated factor with academic career intention. Just under 30% of trainers reported engagement in research, but far fewer (8.6%) were interested in contributing to research, and only 10% felt prepared to mentor in research.

conclusionAmong trainees, there is limited engagement in and intentionality to pursue research, and this was crucially reflected by responses from trainers. This study identified the need for LCRNs to assist with training in research mentoring and skills, funding opportunities, and to develop resources to promote research in primary care.

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Continuing professional developmentCross-sectional surveyGeneral practiceMedical schoolsPostgraduate educationPrimary care

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PMCPMC9447324

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