Table 7 Summary from Cooke’s framework [21] for research capacity development at the individual level
From: Capacity development in patient-oriented research: programme evaluation and impact analysis
Principles of research capacity development | Evidence at the individual level |
|---|---|
1. Development of appropriate skills and confidence, through training and creating opportunities to apply skills | - Progressive skill development - Confidence building through sharing new skills with others, applying skills in new situations, working with other professional groups in research |
2. Research capacity development should support research ‘close to practice’ for it to be useful | - Patient-centred outcomes as measures in projects and impact of project on patients’ quality of life - Critical thinking used in practice |
3. Linkages, partnerships and collaborations enhance research capacity development | - Gaining and sharing knowledge - Increased number of partnerships and working inter-professionally |
4. Ensure appropriate dissemination to maximise impact | - Papers in research and practice journals, conference presentations, applied dissemination of findings |
5. Continuity and sustainability | - Successful access to funding, continued contacts with collaborators/linkages, continued supervision |
6. Infrastructure | - Project management, mentorship and supervision structures |