Challenges and enablers of the embedded researcher model.

Coates, D; Mickan, S

Challenges and enablers of the embedded researcher model.

Coates, D

Mickan, S

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Citation:: Journal of health organization and management, 2020, 34, (7), pp. 742-764
Issue Date:: 2020-09

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dc.contributor.author	Coates, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4463-7615
dc.contributor.author	Mickan, S
dc.date.accessioned	2020-10-07T04:37:40Z
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dc.identifier.citation	Journal of health organization and management, 2020, 34, (7), pp. 742-764
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dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE:The embedded researcher is a healthcare-academic partnership model in which the researcher is engaged as a core member of the healthcare organisation. While this model has potential to support evidence translation, there is a paucity of evidence in relation to the specific challenges and strengths of the model. The aim of this study was to map the barriers and enablers of the model from the perspective of embedded researchers in Australian healthcare settings, and compare the responses of embedded researchers with a primary healthcare versus a primary academic affiliation. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH:104 embedded researchers from Australian healthcare organisations completed an online survey. Both purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to identify current and former embedded researchers. This paper reports on responses to the open-ended questions in relation to barriers and enablers of the role, the available support, and recommendations for change. Thematic analysis was used to describe and interpret the breadth and depth of responses and common themes. FINDINGS:Key barriers to being an embedded researcher in a public hospital included a lack of research infrastructure and funding in the healthcare organisation, a culture that does not value research, a lack of leadership and support to undertake research, limited access to mentoring and career progression and issues associated with having a dual affiliation. Key enablers included supportive colleagues and executive leaders, personal commitment to research and research collaboration including formal health-academic partnerships. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS:To support the embedded researcher model, broader system changes are required, including greater investment in research infrastructure and healthcare-academic partnerships with formal agreements. Significant changes are required, so that healthcare organisations appreciate the value of research and support both clinicians and researchers to engage in research that is important to their local population. ORIGINALITY/VALUE:This is the first study to systematically investigate the enablers and challenges of the embedded researcher model.
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dc.rights	This article is (c) Emerald Group Publishing and permission has been granted for this version to appear here - https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhom-02-2020-0043. Emerald does not grant permission for this article to be further copied/distributed or hosted elsewhere without the express permission from Emerald Group Publishing Limited.	en_US
dc.subject	11 Medical and Health Sciences, 15 Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
dc.subject.classification	Health Policy & Services
dc.title	Challenges and enablers of the embedded researcher model.
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PURPOSE:The embedded researcher is a healthcare-academic partnership model in which the researcher is engaged as a core member of the healthcare organisation. While this model has potential to support evidence translation, there is a paucity of evidence in relation to the specific challenges and strengths of the model. The aim of this study was to map the barriers and enablers of the model from the perspective of embedded researchers in Australian healthcare settings, and compare the responses of embedded researchers with a primary healthcare versus a primary academic affiliation. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH:104 embedded researchers from Australian healthcare organisations completed an online survey. Both purposive and snowball sampling strategies were used to identify current and former embedded researchers. This paper reports on responses to the open-ended questions in relation to barriers and enablers of the role, the available support, and recommendations for change. Thematic analysis was used to describe and interpret the breadth and depth of responses and common themes. FINDINGS:Key barriers to being an embedded researcher in a public hospital included a lack of research infrastructure and funding in the healthcare organisation, a culture that does not value research, a lack of leadership and support to undertake research, limited access to mentoring and career progression and issues associated with having a dual affiliation. Key enablers included supportive colleagues and executive leaders, personal commitment to research and research collaboration including formal health-academic partnerships. RESEARCH LIMITATIONS/IMPLICATIONS:To support the embedded researcher model, broader system changes are required, including greater investment in research infrastructure and healthcare-academic partnerships with formal agreements. Significant changes are required, so that healthcare organisations appreciate the value of research and support both clinicians and researchers to engage in research that is important to their local population. ORIGINALITY/VALUE:This is the first study to systematically investigate the enablers and challenges of the embedded researcher model.

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