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Resident research: why some do and others don t
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Chan JY
; Narasimhalu K
; Goh O
; Xin X
; Wong TY
; Thumboo J
; Phua GC
Singapore Med J
2017[Apr]; 58
(4
): 212-217
PMID26976220
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INTRODUCTION: Although research is widely considered to be a relevant and
essential skill to resident development, the actual participation rate of
residents in research remains low, and the factors associated with participation
are unclear. METHODS: We examined the participation rate of junior residents in
research, and their attitudes and perceived barriers toward research, via an
anonymised survey carried out from October to November 2013. The residents were
from an established Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education-accredited internal medicine residency training programme in Singapore.
RESULTS: The overall response rate was 64.1% (82/128 residents). The most
frequently cited barrier was lack of time. Only a third of the residents surveyed
were actively participating in research. Those with postgraduate qualifications
were more likely to be involved in research (odds ratio 4.71, p = 0.015). Among
the 82 residents, 40.2% reported an interest in research as part of their career;
these were mainly graduates from overseas universities or postgraduates. A belief
that research is an intrinsically valuable activity distinguished residents who
chose research as a career path from those who were undecided (p = 0.004). The
belief that research is a means to better clinical practice also divided those
who chose research from those who rejected it (p = 0.02). CONCLUSION: Our
findings suggest that specific beliefs determine the level of research activity
and career interest among residents. Novel strategies may be incorporated in
training programmes to improve the interest and participation of residents in
research, and to facilitate the development of academic clinicians.
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