Engaging clinicians in research: barriers, benefits and building a blueprint

Implications for practice and research:

Leadership action by prioritising clinical research activities and introducing a range of clinician engagement strategies for research can lead to better staff retention and patient care.

Implementation of clinician engagement strategies needs further research to clarify and enhance key benefits for staff and patients.

Context:

There is a growing body of international research evidence highlighting the benefits of clinicians’ research engagement and documenting associated barriers and facilitators.1 This study offers an insightful consolidation of clinicians’ perception of research alongside their barriers and facilitators to effective engagement.