Model for enhancing the research conducted by the university medical staff: Participatory action research
Pawit Somnuke,
Pornpunsa Punpocha,
Ploythai Punikhom,
Rungnapa Panitrat,
Patchareya Nivatpumin,
Chayanan Thanakiattiwibun,
Rachaneekorn Ramlee,
Nichapat Thongkaew,
Arunotai Siriussawakul
Affiliations
Pawit Somnuke
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Pornpunsa Punpocha
Division of Anesthesiology, Patong Hospital, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Ploythai Punikhom
Division of Anesthesiology, Kalasin Hospital, Kalasin 46000, Thailand
Rungnapa Panitrat
Faculty of Nursing, HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science, Chulabhorn Hospital, Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Patchareya Nivatpumin
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Chayanan Thanakiattiwibun
Integrated Perioperative Geriatric Excellent Research Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Rachaneekorn Ramlee
Integrated Perioperative Geriatric Excellent Research Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Nichapat Thongkaew
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
Arunotai Siriussawakul
Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; Integrated Perioperative Geriatric Excellent Research Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand; Corresponding author. Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
This study employed mixed methods with a participatory action research approach to explore factors currently undermining the conduction of research and to develop strategies to boost research productivity. A questionnaire was distributed to 64 staff members of the Department of Anesthesiology at a university-based hospital. Thirty-nine staff members (60.9%) gave informed consent and responses. Staff views were also collected through focus group discussions. The staff reported that limited research methodology skills, time management, and complex managerial processes were the limitations. Age, attitudes, and performance expectancy were significantly correlated with research productivity. A regression analysis demonstrated that age and performance expectancy significantly influenced research productivity. A Business Model Canvas (BMC) was implemented to gain insight into the goal of enhancing the conduct of research. Business Model Innovation (BMI) established a strategy to improve research productivity. The concept, comprising personal reinforcement (P), aiding systems (A), and a lifting-up of the value of research (L), the PAL concept, was considered key to enhancing the conduct of research, with the BMC providing details and integrating with the BMI. To upgrade the research performance, the involvement of management is imperative, and future action will involve the implementation of a BMI model to increase research productivity.
