Factors Influencing the Research and Development Performance of Support Staff in the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
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Factors influencing, Research and development, Support staff, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mixed methods researchAbstract
Background: Previous surveys have indicated limited academic output among support staff in the Department of Family Medicine. Accordingly, this study investigates the factors that promote their participation in research and development activities.
Objective: To investigate the factors influencing research and development performance among support staff in the Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
Methods: A mixed methods research study using an explanatory sequential design was conducted. The quantitative phase involved 33 support staff participants who completed a questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, 18 participants were selected through purposive sampling for in-depth interviews. The results were synthesized using qualitative data to support and expand upon the quantitative results.
Results: The study identified factors with a strong influence as follows: 1) individual factors, including time management and attitude toward research and development; 2) motivational factors, such as career advancement and job responsibilities; and 3) facilitating factors, including organizational support, access to equipment and facilities, funding, and a conducive work environment. Qualitative data further revealed additional influencing factors, such as curiosity, responsibility, inspiration from a positive role model, career advancement, increased compensation, challenges, acquisition of new knowledge, work improvement, professional credibility, strong organizational support, access to mentors or advisors, teamwork, work environment, and facilities.
Conclusions: This study demonstrates factors influencing participation in research and development performance, particularly time management, career advancement, and organizational support, including advisors and team collaboration. With appropriate support and encouragement, these factors can enhance academic engagement and productivity among support staff.
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