Enabling research capacity strengthening within a consortium context
A qualitative study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21881468 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abiola Aiyenigba (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Abiola O Aiyenigba (Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Pierre Abomo (0000-0001-5029-2257, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Neele Wiltgen Georgi (0000-0003-1737-241X, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Imelda Bates (0000-0002-0862-8199, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine), Justin Pulford (0000-0003-4756-8480, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | e008763 |
| Publication date | 2022-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMJ Global Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2059-7908 • E-ISSN: 2059-7908 |
| Publisher | BMJ (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-008763 |
| PMID | 35764358 |
| OpenAlex | W4283717529 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 22 |
INTRODUCTION: We explore how health research consortia may be better structured to support research capacity strengthening (RCS) outcomes. The primary research questions include: in what ways do consortium members perceive that they and their respective institutions' research capacity is strengthened from said membership? And, drawing on member experiences, what are the common factors that enable these perceived gains in research capacity to be realised? METHODS: A qualitative study set within the 'Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science' (DELTAS) Africa initiative. Semi-structured interviews were completed with 69 participants from seven institutions across six African countries belonging to three DELTAS Africa consortia. Data were analysed thematically via a general inductive approach. RESULTS: A diverse array of perceived individual and institutional benefits of RCS consortium membership were reported. Individual benefits included access to training, resources and expertise as well as research and research leadership opportunities. Many institutional-level benefits of consortium membership were also driven through investment in individuals. Four enabling factors presented as especially influential in realising these benefits or realising them to a greater extent. These included: (1) access to funding; (2) inclusive and engaging leadership; (3) a diverse array of facilitated interactions for consortium members; and (4) an efficient interface between a consortium and their respective member institutions. CONCLUSION: Many reported benefits of RCS consortium membership were realised through funding access, yet attention to the other three enabling factors may further amplify the advantages conferred by funding access or, when funds are insufficient, ensure worthwhile gains in RCS are still achieved
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |