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ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2026

Development of an Illustrative Conceptual Model to Promote Rural Research Capacity Building Efforts by Embedded Researchers.

Carol J Reid, Kristen Glenister, William Wallace, Ruth Glanville, Jennifer Keast, Lucinda Aberdeen, Lisa Bourke

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Carol J ReidRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0332-8047
Kristen GlenisterRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0510-5314
William WallaceRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Ruth GlanvilleRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Jennifer KeastRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Lucinda AberdeenRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2806-2804
Lisa BourkeRural Health Academic Network, University Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-0411-6193

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Abstract

problemThe Rural Health Academic Network aims to build research capacity through partnering with rural health services. However, describing its work and achievements is difficult. This paper presents the development of an illustrative conceptual model (the model) to promote the Network within rural healthcare.

settingThe Network was introduced by a university department of rural health in 2006. Currently, research coordinators are embedded in four rural health services in northern Victoria, Australia. MEASURES FOR IMPROVEMENT: The model development was informed by an established checklist for reporting Theory of Change concepts in public health interventions. STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE: Commencing in 2021, collaborative, interdisciplinary group discussions initiated the model design. These involved the research coordinators and university supervisors. EFFECTS OF CHANGE: The model describes the 'what' and 'how' of the Network, conceptualised through strategies, outputs, expected outcomes (short, medium, long-term), and desired impacts. Examples from the four sites emphasise the diverse contexts, the importance of partnerships and collaboration, and the dynamic nature of the work. LESSONS LEARNT: Sharing the development of the model highlights the benefits of applying a common understanding of building research capacity. It acknowledges the challenges of reporting impact as a rural research collective involving multiple unique sites.

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Capacity BuildingHealth Services ResearchResearch PersonnelRural Health ServicesCooperative BehaviorHumansModels, OrganizationalVictoriaillustrative conceptual modelresearch capacity buildingrural healthrural health services

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PMCPMC13280428

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