PERCEIVED BARRIERS AND MOTIVATING FACTORS INFLUENCING RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY AMONG NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAINERS
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https://doi.org/10.31674/mjn.2019.v11i02.006Abstract
Introduction: Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia colleges, offer diploma and advanced diploma programmes for nursing, assistant medical officer and other allied health personnel. As academic institutions, the trainers are encouraged to participate and enhance the colleges' research productivity. The aim of this study is to explore the perceived barriers and motivation factors for research in MOH colleges.
Method: A qualitative research design was conducted among MOH colleges trainers. Semi structured questions were used in 11 Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and 13 In-Depth Interview (IDI) among 98 respondents from seven MOH colleges. Thematic analysis was used to identify emerging themes from the interviews.
Results: Three institutional factors motivate engagement in research: key performance indicator, research support and research skills. Majority of respondents were aware of the importance of research, but their research productivity is low due to perceived barriers related to human resource, research material, technical and funding support.
Conclusion: The findings are useful in understanding research motivation as well as ascertain barriers that can be overcome through better support and recognition. Such understanding will help improve the policy for research across the colleges.
Keywords:
Barriers, Motivation, Research, Nursing, Allied HealthDownloads
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