A survey of the research practice in general medicine departments of Japanese universities: A cross‐sectional study. (24th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tago, Masaki; Watari, Takashi; Shikino, Kiyoshi; Yamashita, Shun; Katsuki, Naoko E.; Fujiwara, Motoshi; Yamashita, Shu‐ichi
• Is Part Of: Journal of general and family medicine. Volume 23:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2021-06-24
• Subjects: English‐language research publication -- general medicine -- Japanese university hospital -- research practice; Primary care (Medicine) -- Periodicals; Family medicine -- Periodicals; Family Practice; Primary Health Care; Japan; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.473
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2189-7948

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Few studies have focused on research practice in Japanese university general medicine (GM) departments. Methods: This is a questionnaire‐based cross‐sectional study to clarify the research achievement and associated factors of Japanese university GM department. Univariate analysis was performed to compare the number of English‐language research publications and explanatory variables. Results: Forty‐seven universities responded. Over a 3 years period, the median number of English‐language research publications was 6. Perceived degree of research necessity, staff numbers, collaborative research, conference presentations, and obtaining research grants were significantly associated with a higher number of English‐language research publications. Conclusions: While GM research output was found to be limited, numerous associated factors can potentially change Japanese GM departments' research environments. Abstract : This questionnaire‐based cross‐sectional study showed the median number of English‐language research publications was 6. Research achievements were associated with the perceived degree of research necessity, staff and postgraduate student numbers, collaborations with other facilities, presentations in academic conferences, and obtaining research grants. While GM research output was found to be limited, numerous factors can potentially change Japanese GM departments' research environments.