What factors are associated with the research productivity of primary care researchers in Canada? A qualitative study

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dc.contributor.authorAggarwal, Monica
dc.contributor.authorHutchison, Brian
dc.contributor.authorWong, Sabrina T.
dc.contributor.authorKatz, Alan
dc.contributor.authorSlade, Steve
dc.contributor.authorSnelgrove, Deirdre
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-01T16:12:05Z
dc.date.available2024-04-01T16:12:05Z
dc.date.issued2024-03-01
dc.date.updated2024-04-01T06:26:09Z
dc.description.abstractBackground Research evidence to inform primary care policy and practice is essential for building high-performing primary care systems. Nevertheless, research output relating to primary care remains low worldwide. This study describes the factors associated with the research productivity of primary care researchers. Methods A qualitative, descriptive key informant study approach was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with twenty-three primary care researchers across Canada. Qualitative data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results Twenty-three primary care researchers participated in the study. An interplay of personal (psychological characteristics, gender, race, parenthood, education, spousal occupation, and support), professional (mentorship before appointment, national collaborations, type of research, career length), institutional (leadership, culture, resources, protected time, mentorship, type), and system (funding, systematic bias, environment, international collaborations, research data infrastructure) factors were perceived to be associated with research productivity. Research institutes and mentors facilitated collaborations, and mentors and type of research enabled funding success. Jurisdictions with fewer primary care researchers had more national collaborations but fewer funding opportunities. The combination of institutional, professional, and system factors were barriers to the research productivity of female and/or racialized researchers. Conclusions This study illuminates the intersecting and multifaceted influences on the research productivity of primary care researchers. By exploring individual, professional, institutional, and systemic factors, we underscore the pivotal role of diverse elements in shaping RP. Understanding these intricate influencers is imperative for tailored, evidence-based interventions and policies at the level of academic institutions and funding agencies to optimize resources, promote fair evaluation metrics, and cultivate inclusive environments conducive to diverse research pursuits within the PC discipline in Canada.
dc.identifier.citationBMC Health Services Research. 2024 Mar 01;24(1):263
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12913-024-10644-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/38113
dc.language.isoeng
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.publisherBMC
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.rights.holderThe Author(s)
dc.subjectPrimary care
dc.subjectResearch productivity
dc.subjectQualitative study
dc.subjectIndividual
dc.subjectInstitution
dc.subjectSystem
dc.subjectProfessional
dc.titleWhat factors are associated with the research productivity of primary care researchers in Canada? A qualitative study
dc.typeJournal Article
local.author.affiliationRady Faculty of Health Sciences::Max Rady College of Medicine::Department of Community Health Sciences
oaire.citation.issue263
oaire.citation.titleBMC Health Services Research
oaire.citation.volume24
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