Enhancing collaborative practice-based research in an academic health science center

Abstract

Although there is a body of literature around discipline specific capacity building research, less is known empirically around collaborative practice-based research that involves different healthcare disciplines participating in research together in an interprofessional manner in Academic Health Science Centers (AHSCs). This paper provides an overview of results from the mixed methods study and the subsequent strategies one teaching hospital has implemented to enhance collaborative practicebased research. A mixed methods design with a cross-sectional survey design and focus groups/interviews with clinicians and administrators was used. Study participants reported the value of, their role, experience, and use of research in daily practice and recommendations to enhance collaborative practice-based research. Study findings elucidated the current state and strategies to enhance collaborative practice-based research at an AHSC. Engaging clinicians in collaborative practice-based research provides a strategic advantage and return on investment to achieve the tripartite mission.

Enculturating, embedding and investing in fundamental care in an academic health science centre

“…To guide research and innovation to advance new discoveries in fundamental care, a successful research enterprise depends on a carefully designed agenda that responds to clinical and societal needs and an understanding of the research capacity necessary to perform the work (Frontera et al, 2006; Jeffs et al, 2017). In this context, a roadmap and action plan have been developed to operationalize our Science of Care framework.…”

“…In this context, a roadmap and action plan have been developed to operationalize our Science of Care framework. Our evidence‐informed roadmap includes the following six interrelated actions: (1) identifying priorities; (2) building a cadre of researchers and innovators; (3) creating cultural ethos and infrastructure; (4) establishing and strengthening partnerships; (5) securing funding and (6) measuring impact (Frontera et al, 2006; Jeffs et al, 2017). Collectively these actions will propel us to undertake systematic, high‐quality investigations including economic evaluations to generate the evidence around the impact and improvements on health outcomes (e.g., quality and safety) and environment (e.g., context of care) (Kitson et al, 2019) that will inform future care practices and shape learning health systems.…”