Model for enhancing the research conducted by the university medical staff: Participatory action research
Issued Date
2023-02-01
Resource Type
ISSN
24058440
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85147317137
Journal Title
Heliyon
Volume
9
Issue
2
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Heliyon Vol.9 No.2 (2023)
Suggested Citation
Somnuke P., Punpocha P., Punikhom P., Panitrat R., Nivatpumin P., Thanakiattiwibun C., Ramlee R., Thongkaew N., Siriussawakul A. Model for enhancing the research conducted by the university medical staff: Participatory action research. Heliyon Vol.9 No.2 (2023). doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13208 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/82155
Title
Model for enhancing the research conducted by the university medical staff: Participatory action research
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Abstract
This study employed mixed methods with a participatory action research approach to explore factors currently undermining the conduction of research and to develop strategies to boost research productivity. A questionnaire was distributed to 64 staff members of the Department of Anesthesiology at a university-based hospital. Thirty-nine staff members (60.9%) gave informed consent and responses. Staff views were also collected through focus group discussions. The staff reported that limited research methodology skills, time management, and complex managerial processes were the limitations. Age, attitudes, and performance expectancy were significantly correlated with research productivity. A regression analysis demonstrated that age and performance expectancy significantly influenced research productivity. A Business Model Canvas (BMC) was implemented to gain insight into the goal of enhancing the conduct of research. Business Model Innovation (BMI) established a strategy to improve research productivity. The concept, comprising personal reinforcement (P), aiding systems (A), and a lifting-up of the value of research (L), the PAL concept, was considered key to enhancing the conduct of research, with the BMC providing details and integrating with the BMI. To upgrade the research performance, the involvement of management is imperative, and future action will involve the implementation of a BMI model to increase research productivity.