Faisal Qayyum, Humaira Mahmood, Sahar Ikram.
Knowledge, practices and problems of research by clinical post graduate trainees in Pakistan Instit1ute of Medicalscinces Islamabad.
Pak J Public Health Jan ;6(1):36-40.

Background: Research is an integral part of the residency programm and it is considered as most difficult task during training. The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge and practices of Postgraduate trainees regarding research and to find out the obstacles faced by them while pursuing research Methods: Cross-sectional, Quantitative study was conducted in 2015 at PIMS. Non Probability, convenience sampling technique was used .The Study population included 97 Postgraduate residents/trainees (PGTs)to assess knowledge, practices and problems faced by them for conducting research and subsequently finding the possible solutions of such barriers as articulated by PGTs. Self-administered prevalidated 21 items questionnaires with 15 sub questions were given to PGTs. The statistical analysis was done by using SI:15520. Results: A total of 97 PGTs were recruited. The study showed inadequate knowledge, substandard research practices 53(55%), and highlighted barriers for conducting research like , lack of funding 81 %(78), lack of time 78% (75), lack of training courses 77%( 64), Poor mentorshipfor research 71% ( 68), inadequate facilities for research 70 (68%) were cited as major barriers to research. Conclusion: Despite the utmost need of being updated with the latest knowledge and requirement to share the clinical experiences , the knowledge , as well as the practices are mediocre. Numerous barriers have been identified at various phases of conducting research during residency programme, which must be addressed properly. Moreover all the motivations for conducting a useful need based research according to our own circumstances should be prepared. Key Words: Research, evidence based medicine, postgraduate trainee.

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