Hilarie Bateman1, Fiona Walter, Jim Elliott. 1. General Practice and Primary Care Research Unit, Cambridge University and Directorate of Health and Social Care, Midlands and East of England, UK. hb208@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Various initiatives have been implemented in recent years to support primary care practitioners new to research. We describe the evaluation of one particular scheme, the NHS Eastern Region Primary Care R&D Enterprise Award Scheme, and discuss the implications of the results for future policy. METHODS: Representatives from both the funders (NHS R&D) and the award holders were involved in the design of an evaluation questionnaire and in the interpretation of the results. RESULTS: and Discussion. The evaluation demonstrated value in relation to traditional research outcomes and also, notably, in relation to professional contribution. Future policies may need to address: the indicators used in measuring the success of such schemes; the relationship between what individuals choose to do and its context within national policy on research and development; and the sustainability of involvement in research.
INTRODUCTION: Various initiatives have been implemented in recent years to support primary care practitioners new to research. We describe the evaluation of one particular scheme, the NHS Eastern Region Primary Care R&D Enterprise Award Scheme, and discuss the implications of the results for future policy. METHODS: Representatives from both the funders (NHS R&D) and the award holders were involved in the design of an evaluation questionnaire and in the interpretation of the results. RESULTS: and Discussion. The evaluation demonstrated value in relation to traditional research outcomes and also, notably, in relation to professional contribution. Future policies may need to address: the indicators used in measuring the success of such schemes; the relationship between what individuals choose to do and its context within national policy on research and development; and the sustainability of involvement in research.
Authors: Richard Lowrie; Graeme Morrison; Rosalind Lees; Christopher H Grant; Chris Johnson; Fiona MacLean; Yvonne Semple; Alison Thomson; Heather Harrison; Alexander B Mullen; Norman Lannigan; Sara Macdonald Journal: BMJ Open Date: 2015-12-30 Impact factor: 2.692