Journal article
Implementation science challenges: hearing care professionals identify barriers to clinical research
International Journal of Audiology, Vol.63(1), pp.63-68
2024
Abstract
Objectives:
Conducting research in clinical settings is challenging. The aim of this study was to increase our understanding of hearing care professionals’ perceptions of barriers to participating in such research.
Design:
A modified group concept mapping approach was used to gain anonymous responses from 124 hearing care professionals to the statement: “One reason why it is hard to conduct intervention research studies in my centre/practice is….”. Participants were asked for reasons other than ‘time’ as this is universally reported as a barrier to clinical research.
Results:
A total of 107 distinct reasons were provided by participants and these were sorted into 5 clusters: “Competing demands/pressures” (18 statements), “Not a priority for management/organisation” (14 statements), “Lack of opportunity/support” (19 statements), “Clinician’s knowledge, confidence, and beliefs” (24 statements), and “Recruitment/adherence to protocols is challenging” (32 statements). Identified barriers were generally similar to those reported in other healthcare settings, with unique barriers being those associated with a fear of scrutiny and lack of trust in the “academic elite”.
Conclusion:
Findings highlight the importance of researchers, clinicians, and clinic managers working together at all stages of the research process in order for clinical research to be successful.
Details
- Title
- Implementation science challenges: hearing care professionals identify barriers to clinical research
- Authors
- Carly Meyer (Corresponding Author) - University of QueenslandNerina Scarinci (Author) - University of QueenslandChristopher Lind (Author) - Flinders UniversityKristen Tulloch (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyJenny Atkins (Author) - University of QueenslandLouise Hickson (Author) - University of Queensland
- Publication details
- International Journal of Audiology, Vol.63(1), pp.63-68
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Date published
- 2024
- DOI
- 10.1080/14992027.2022.2142162
- ISSN
- 1708-8186
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Psychology; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Healthy Ageing Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99690498902621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web Of Science research areas
- Audiology & Speech-language Pathology
- Otorhinolaryngology
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