Strategies for research capacity building by family physicians in primary care: a scoping review.

IF 1.1 Q4 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

Journal of primary health care Pub Date : 2026-09-24 DOI:10.1071/HC25042

Margarida Gil Conde, Carolina Penedo, Francisco Freitas Barcelos, Raquel Carmona Ramos, Sofia Silvério Serra, Cristina Ribeiro, Paulo Jorge Nicola

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Abstract

Introduction: Research in primary care (PC) is essential for improving patient outcomes and healthcare systems. However, family physicians often face barriers to conducting research, including limited training, time constraints, and lack of institutional support. Identifying effective strategies to build research capacity can help integrate research into PC practice.

Aim: This scoping review identifies and synthesises strategies that strengthen family physicians' research capacity in PC.

Methods: The review followed the PRISMA-ScR methodology. We included studies published up to 2023 in English, Portuguese, or Spanish that described relevant research capacity building (RCB) strategies for family physicians in PC, with no restrictions on study design. A comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library was conducted. This review protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework (1).

Results: We included 19 studies and identified five key strategic approaches to RCB in PC: (1) Training and mentoring programmes - Structured educational initiatives and mentorship developed research skills. (2) Networking - Collaborative research networks fostered engagement. (3) Blueprint development - Frameworks guided research initiatives. (4) Strategic communication interventions - Awareness campaigns promoted a research culture. (5) Knowledge transfer and exchange - Mechanisms facilitated the application and dissemination of research findings.

Discussion: Implementing multifaceted strategies enhances family physicians' involvement in research and strengthens the research culture in PC. Combining structured training programmes, professional networking, and strategic communication fosters a more research-friendly environment. Future studies should assess how adaptable these strategies are to different PC settings, evaluate their long-term impact, and integrate other professional groups within PC.

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家庭医生在初级保健中的研究能力建设策略：范围审查。

简介：研究初级保健（PC）是必不可少的，以改善患者的结果和医疗保健系统。然而，家庭医生经常面临进行研究的障碍，包括有限的培训、时间限制和缺乏机构支持。确定建立研究能力的有效策略可以帮助将研究整合到PC实践中。目的：本综述确定并综合了加强家庭医生PC研究能力的策略。方法：采用PRISMA-ScR方法。我们纳入了截至2023年以英语、葡萄牙语或西班牙语发表的研究，这些研究描述了PC家庭医生的相关研究能力建设（RCB）策略，对研究设计没有限制。在PubMed， Scopus， Web of Science和Cochrane Library中进行了全面的搜索。该审查方案已在开放科学框架(1)中注册。结果：我们纳入了19项研究，并确定了PC中RCB的五种关键战略方法：(1)培训和指导计划-结构化的教育计划和指导培养了研究技能。(2)网络-合作研究网络促进了参与。(3)蓝图开发-框架指导研究计划。(4)战略传播干预——意识运动促进了研究文化。(5)知识转移和交流——促进研究成果应用和传播的机制。讨论：实施多层面策略可以提高家庭医生的研究参与度，加强家庭医生的研究文化。将结构化的培训课程、专业网络和战略沟通相结合，形成了一个更有利于研究的环境。未来的研究应该评估这些策略对不同PC设置的适应性，评估它们的长期影响，并整合PC内的其他专业团体。

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