Rural physicians and social capital: the potential and promises of a rural health research capacity building program

Accessible and contextually relevant healthcare research programs and networks for rural physicians are exceedingly rare, which hinders the development of social capital in an already isolating profession. This study aims to examine the impact of the Rural Health Research Capacity Building (RRCB) Pr...

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Published in:BMC medical education 2024-12, Vol.24 (1), p.1410-10, Article 1410
Main Authors: Anaraki, Nahid Rahimipour, Tobin, Alexandria, Araee, Mehdee, Heeley, Thomas, Bethune, Cheri, Graham, Wendy, Asghari, Shabnam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
6for6
Adult
Capacity Building
Community
Construction Programs
Data collection
Delphi Technique
Female
Focus Groups
Funding
Group Discussion
Health aspects
Health Services Research
Humans
Knowledge
Literature Reviews
Male
Management
Medical education
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Networks
Outcomes of Treatment
Physicians
Physicians - psychology
Professional Isolation
Quasiexperimental Design
Research Design
Research Proposals
Research Skills
Research Training
Researchers
Rural areas
Rural health
Rural health research
Rural Health Research Capacity Building (RRCB)
Rural Health Services - organization & administration
Rural physicians
Rural Population
Rural360
Skills
Social aspects
Social Capital
Social capital (Sociology)
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Summary:Accessible and contextually relevant healthcare research programs and networks for rural physicians are exceedingly rare, which hinders the development of social capital in an already isolating profession. This study aims to examine the impact of the Rural Health Research Capacity Building (RRCB) Program on enhancing cognitive, structural, and relational social capital through comprehensive research skills training, supported by professional teams and resources. This study uses a mixed-methods approach with utilization of qualitative and quantitative data and pre-post quasi-experimental design. Data were collected prior and after completion of the program by means of surveys, focus group, and observation. Thirty-five rural physicians participated in this study from 2014 to 2021. The results show a significant increase in cognitive (pre-program = 0.37 vs. post-program = 0.61, p 
ISSN:1472-6920
1472-6920
DOI:10.1186/s12909-024-06258-5