Utilizing a Journal Club to Build Research Competencies in a Cross-Disciplinary Environment

Authors

  • Joanne Wincentak Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Stephanie Cheung Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto
  • Shauna Kingsnorth

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/src.2019v10n3a337

Abstract

Background The goal of this process-focused field note is to detail the steps taken to design and implement the pilot of a cross-disciplinary research-trainee-led journal club within a hospital-based research institute.
Analysis  The journal club was designed to support learning goals in the areas of critical appraisal, research knowledge, and communication within a cross-disciplinary environment. The evaluation data for the three pilot sessions are presented, and successes and challenges are discussed.
Conclusion and implications  Recommendations for institutes interested in the implementation of similar programs focused on research competencies within a cross-disciplinary setting are given.

Keywords  Knowledge dissemination; Tools and practices; Journal club; Research training; Interdisciplinary communication; Program development

Résumé

Le but de cette note de terrain est de détailler les étapes de la conception et exécution du pilote d’un club de lecture scientifique interdisciplinaire dirigé par des étudiants au sein d’un institut de recherche en milieu hospitalier. Le club de lecture a été conçu pour soutenir des objectifs d’apprentissage relevant des domaines de l’analyse critique, du savoir, et de la communication de recherche au sein d’un environnement interdisciplinaire. Les données d’évaluation pour les trois sessions pilotes sont présentées dans cet article et les succès et défis discutés. Des recommandations sont faites pour les instituts intéressés par l’exécution de programmes similaires axés sur des compétences de recherche dans un cadre interdisciplinaire. 

Mots clés  Knowledge dissemination: Tools and practices; Journal club; Research training; Interdisciplinary communication; Program development 

 

Author Biographies

Joanne Wincentak, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Joanne Wincentak is a Knowledge broker in Evidence to Care at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8. Email: jwincentak@hollandbloorview.ca

Stephanie Cheung, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto

Stephanie Cheung is a PhD candidate at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8. Email: SCheung@hollandbloorview.ca

Shauna Kingsnorth

Dr. Shauna Kingsnorth is the Manager of Evidence to Care at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, University of Toronto, 150 Kilgour Road, Toronto, ON M4G 1R8. Email: skingsnorth@hollandbloorview.ca

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Published

2019-06-17

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2019)

Section

Field Notes

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