Healthcare Professionals' Attitude Towards Clinical Research in the United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) is already in the process of providing support for research infrastructure, such as trained staff, medical facilities, funding, and training needs for its healthcare professionals (HCPs). An HCP's own interest in clinical research is an individualistic trait that SEHA wants to target and develop, complementary to its medical staff specialty, educational background, and willingness to learn.

The investigators' aim with this study is to understand the participants' perspective on challenges and barriers stopping them from conducting research and what supportive measures they have around them from the organization and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that back their growth as research professionals at SEHA.

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Key information

Conditions

Behavior, Consumer Behavior Communication Consumer Behavior Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Research, Communication

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

SEHA Head Quaters-Reserach Department

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

About this study

The investigators' aim with this study is to understand healthcare professionals' (HCPs) perspective on challenges and barriers stopping them from conducting research and what supportive measures they have around them from the organization and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that back their growth as research professionals at Abu Dhabi Health Services Company -SEHA.

Investigators hypothesize that participants will give positive feedback on their interest in conducting clinical research but will outline barriers like lack of training opportunities, trained clinical operations staff, organizational support, protected time, etc. Moreover, they will also highlight the lack of data system training, participant accrual challenges, software interoperability issues, sponsor and contract research organization (CRO) issues, and lack of funding opportunities as major barriers to conducting research in the UAE.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Current SEHA Employee
Identify as a Healthcare Professional

Exclusion criteria

Non-SEHA individuals
Non-Healthcare professionals

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Understanding Knowledge and Attitudes of SEHA Healthcare professionals toward clinical research.

Time frame: 3 months

A self-built survey was created to cover the different aspects of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) healthcare organizational practices and clinical research practices. The survey was pilot-tested on 6 volunteers not related to the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) for comprehension and ease of reading. The survey aims to understand participants' perspectives on challenges and barriers stopping them from conducting research and what supportive measures they have around them from the SEHA as an organization and the UAE that back their growth as medical research professionals. The data collected can help guide in bringing positive organizational changes to enhance clinical research at SEHA and in the UAE.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Abu Dhabi Health Services Company

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Healthcare Professionals' Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviours Toward Clinical Research in the United Arab Emirates

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Aug 1, 2024
Registry last updated: Feb 17, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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