McMahon, Rachel, Pain, Tilley, Dick, Felicity, and Tench, Susan (2024) Development of a team‐specific research strategy using a modified Delphi method in a regional public hospital dietetics department. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 32 (4). pp. 789-800.

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Abstract

Objective: Evaluate research capacity and culture among regional hospital dietitians, develop a team specific research strategy, and build research skills of novice researchers.

Methods: The Research Capacity in Context Tool was used to assess current research capacity and culture at organisational, team and individual levels. Results were analysed using descriptive statistics and content analysis of free text responses. A modified Delphi method gained consensus regarding research capacity building.

Design: Mixed method study.

Setting: Dietetics department of a regional tertiary hospital (Modified Monash Category 2).

Participants: All clinical dietitians currently employed within the hospital (n = 20) regardless of employment duration.

Main Outcome Measures: Self-rated response to research capacity and culture to produce a dietetics-specific research strategy.

Results: Fifteen dietitians (75%) completed the Research Capacity in Context Tool. The overall mean score was highest at an organisational level at 7.9 (IQR 2), and lowest at team and individual levels at 4.3 (IQR 2.7) and 4.9 (IQR 3.3) respectively. Common barriers to research included time, lack of skills, knowledge and support. Using the modified Delphi method 39 statements relating to research capacity building met consensus and informed the creation of a research strategy.

Item ID:	85766
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1440-1584
Copyright Information:	© 2024 National Rural Health Alliance Ltd.
Date Deposited:	10 Jun 2025 02:31
FoR Codes:	32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3210 Nutrition and dietetics > 321004 Nutritional science @ 50% 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420321 Rural and remote health services @ 50%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2003 Provision of health and support services > 200399 Provision of health and support services not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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