Construction of a competency evaluation model for Clinical Research Coordinators in China: a study based on the Delphi method and questionnaire survey

PurposeAs the number of clinical trials in China continues to grow, the assessment of competency of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), who play a crucial role in clinical trials, has become an important and challenging topic. This study aims to construct a competency model for CRCs tailored to t...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMJ open 2024-09, Vol.14 (9), p.e083957
Hauptverfasser: Zhu, Yanhong, Sun, Xiang, Cai, Maohang, Shi, Jun, Li, Xin
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Zusammenfassung:PurposeAs the number of clinical trials in China continues to grow, the assessment of competency of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), who play a crucial role in clinical trials, has become an important and challenging topic. This study aims to construct a competency model for CRCs tailored to the Chinese context, in order to promote the standardisation and regulated development of the CRC industry.Study design and settingThis study was conducted in China, engaging CRCs as the primary subjects. A competency evaluation model for CRCs was constructed through literature review, semi-structured interviews, Delphi expert consultation and the analytic hierarchy process. A questionnaire survey was distributed to a broad sample of CRCs across China to evaluate the model’s reliability and validity.ResultsThe final model encompasses 4 core competency dimensions and 37 indicators, tailored to assess the competencies of CRCs in China. The questionnaire yielded an effective response rate of 81.83%, with high internal consistency(Cronbach’s α>0.7). Factor analysis confirmed the model’s structure, indicating good reliability and validity.ConclusionThis study represents a pioneering effort in constructing a competency model specifically designed for Chinese CRCs, complemented by a robust and valid assessment scale. The findings bear significant implications for the recruitment, training, development and management of CRCs.
ISSN:2044-6055
2044-6055
DOI:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-083957