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Research strategies for trainee and qualified advanced clinical practitioners that enhance evidence-based practice

18 July 2024
Volume 33 · Issue 14

Abstract

Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) are integral to modern healthcare, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. While ACPs show some development in clinical practice, leadership, and education, challenges persist in the research pillar. Trainee and qualified ACPs often have difficulties initiating their research journey and may feel uncertain about where to start. Existing studies have explored and emphasised the importance of ACPs developing and maintaining their research skills, yet there remains a gap in understanding how they can effectively demonstrate their research capabilities. Therefore, this article aims to help trainees and qualified ACPs on how to evidence their research pillar capabilities.

Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) play a vital role in modern healthcare, using their expertise to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients. Central to their practice is the ability to critically engage with research, ensuring that clinical decisions are informed by the latest evidence and best practices (Health Education England (HEE), 2017).

Although ACPs generally feel more confident in the other ACP pillars of clinical practice, leadership and education, the research pillar presents unique challenges (Fielding et al, 2022). Previous studies have emphasised the importance of ACPs developing and maintaining their research skills, yet there remains a paucity of research exploring how trainee and qualified ACPs can effectively provide evidence of fulfilling the research pillar. This article examines the strategies and methodologies for both trainee and qualified ACPs to navigate and achieve excellence within the research pillar, thereby enhancing the quality and effectiveness of clinical practice. By addressing these challenges, ACPs can further solidify their position as leaders in evidence-based healthcare delivery.

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