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ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2023

Attitudes of primary healthcare chief physicians towards research in Finland - a national study.

Anna Dania, Pekka Mäntyselkä, Markku Sumanen, Tuomas-Heikki Koskela

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Anna DaniaDepartment of General Practice/Family Medicine (CAPHRI Institute), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-6993-0415
Pekka MäntyselkäInstitute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, and Clinical Research and Trials Centre, Wellbeing Services County of North Savo, Kuopio, Finland.
Markku SumanenFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
Tuomas-Heikki KoskelaFaculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Centre of General Practice, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.

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Abstract

objectiveTo illustrate the views of chief physicians in Finnish primary healthcare health centres (HCs) on the existing research capacity of their centres, their attitudes to practice-based research network activity, and research topics of interest to them.

designA cross-sectional survey study.

settingFinnish HCs. SUBJECTS: Chief physicians in Finnish HCs.

main outcome measuresWe used a questionnaire that included five-point Likert scales and multiple choice and open-ended questions to identify the chief physician's profile, the HC content, the attitudes of chief physicians towards engagement in research, research topics of interest to them, and factors that may influence their motivation. Descriptive methods were used for the analysis of the quantitative data, while the qualitative data were processed using inductive thematic analysis.

resultsThere was a relatively good representation of all hospital districts. One-third of HCs had at least one person doing research, and 61% of chief physicians would support research in their setting. Their stimulus for research was primarily testing new therapies, protocols, and care processes, as well as effectiveness and healthcare improvement. The expected benefits that motivate engagement in Practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are evidence-based practice and raised professional capacity and profile of the HC.

conclusionsChief physicians regard research as an elementary part of the development of primary care practices and health policy. Their motivation to engage in PBRN activity is determined by the relevance of the research to their interests and the management of competing priorities and resource limitations.

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PhysiciansAttitudeCross-Sectional StudiesFinlandHumansPrimary Health Caregeneral practicePractice-based Research Networkprimary care

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PMCPMC10193891

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