Capturing the real impact of clinical academics in practice

Coad, J., Manning, J., Mills, E., Semple, C., Johnston, B. and McMahon, A. (2019) Capturing the real impact of clinical academics in practice. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 7(2), pp. 47-56. (doi: 10.18552/ijpblhsc.v7i2.647)

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Abstract

The Clinical Academic Careers Framework proposes an over-arching structure to develop the clinical academic workforce whose activities have patient benefit within a clear UK programme. Traditionally this has centred on professionals from medicine and dentistry, but in the last ten years has developed into a more inclusive career framework for non-medical health professions which includes Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) and Healthcare Scientists (HCSs) that provide NHS services. As such, it is reported that clinical academic NMAHPs and HCSs can contribute to the generation and translation of new knowledge to help improve outcomes and experiences for patients. In this article, we explore key issues relating to the impact of clinical academic NMAHPs and HCSs on clinical practice in a UK context, as well as some measurements of impact, including the value and limitations of currently used metrics (such as Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs). We report that measuring the learning in practice of this novel role will need to include smart metrics alongside a person-centred approach. We share four national case studies, all of which are drawn from clinical academic researchers from different UK settings to show the real variety and differences in roles. We argue that this is the key both to learning in practice about this role, and to witnessing the real differences clinical academics make.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Johnston, Professor Bridget
Authors: Coad, J., Manning, J., Mills, E., Semple, C., Johnston, B., and McMahon, A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Nursing and Health Care
Journal Name:International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care
Publisher:Coventry University / National Association of Educators in Practice
ISSN:2051-6223
ISSN (Online):2051-6223
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2019Jane Coad, Joseph C. Manning, Emma Mills, Cherith Semple, Bridget Johnston, and Ann McMahon.
First Published:First published in International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care 7(2), 47-56
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons Licence

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