Who are the successful reproductive health clinician-researchers?

Abstract

Health research output from the Pacific Islands is low. Improving clinicians important role in generating and utilizing research evidence to improve patient care has been the aim of research collaborations, governments and funding agencies. Twenty-eight reproductive health clinicians from six Pacific countries participated in a research workshop and were provided mentors to complete identified research projects. Completion of research tasks were assessed 18 months later using a tool co-produced by a panel of research experts. Those with academic and specialist appointments did better than other medical officers and nurses/midwives.