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ArticleGlobal health action2022

Benefits and barriers in a clinical research competency development scheme for low- and middle-income countries.

Núria Casamitjana, Mahnaz Vahedi, Sarah Davoren, Eleni Kavoura, Joan Tallada, Sara Yamaka, Pascal Launois

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Núria CasamitjanaISGlobal, Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-1706-8215
Mahnaz VahediSpecial Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), Geneva, Switzerland.
Sarah DavorenISGlobal, Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Eleni KavouraISGlobal, Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Joan TalladaISGlobal, Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Sara YamakaISGlobal, Hospital Clínic - Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
Pascal LaunoisSpecial Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), Geneva, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-8403-021X

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Abstract

backgroundThe EDCTP-TDR Clinical Research and Development Fellowship (CRDF) scheme has offered one-year clinical research training placements for early- and mid-career researchers from LMIC since 1999.

objectiveUsing the results of a 2018 external evaluation of the CRDF, the current article aims to identify the principal benefits for the main stakeholders of the CRDF scheme as well as the main barriers to accessing these benefits.

methodData analysis was derived from an external evaluation of the CRDF scheme. Based on a logical framework approach, data for the external evaluation was collected through document review, interviews, focus groups, and questionnaires collected from the main stakeholder groups. The evaluation was structured along six main themes: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, and equity.

resultsThe current paper focuses on the expected benefits, unexpected benefits, and barriers to enjoying benefits of the scheme for key stakeholders. DISCUSSION: Expected benefits were aligned with the development of clinical research competencies, which is the objective of the scheme. Unexpected benefits centred on transferable professional skills in scientific leadership and knowledge translation. Barriers mainly were found around engagement with home institutions and the return and reintegration of fellows following the training period. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendations include further engagement with and support for home institutions and developing a formal framework for the development of transferable professional competencies, including leadership and knowledge transfer competencies.

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Developing CountriesIncomeClinical CompetenceFellowships and ScholarshipsHumansResearchcapacity strengtheningclinical researchevaluationmentorshipTraining

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