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Unlock the Secrets: How Best Practices in Social and Behavioral Research Can Transform Your Clinical Skills!

Unlock the Secrets: How Best Practices in Social and Behavioral Research Can Transform Your Clinical Skills!

The landscape of clinical research is evolving, especially in the realm of social and behavioral studies. With the recent paradigm shift by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) redefining clinical trials to include behavioral research, there is a pressing need for competency-based training tailored to these unique studies. This blog post explores the key findings from the research article "Best practices in social and behavioral research: report from the Enhancing Clinical Research Professional’s Training and Qualifications project" and how you can leverage these insights to improve your practice.

The Importance of Competency-Based Training

The project highlighted a significant gap in training for investigators and coordinators involved in social and behavioral trials. Unlike traditional drug or device trials, behavioral interventions often involve lower risks and do not require FDA regulation. However, this does not diminish the need for rigorous training to ensure data integrity and participant safety.

The Social and Behavioral Work Group was formed to address this gap by developing an e-learning course tailored specifically for social and behavioral research. This course aims to standardize competencies across institutions, ensuring that all practitioners are equipped with the necessary skills to conduct high-quality research.

Key Outcomes of the Research

Implementing Best Practices in Your Work

If you're involved in social or behavioral research, now is the time to embrace these best practices. By participating in competency-based training, you can enhance your skills, improve your study outcomes, and contribute to advancing the field of clinical research.

The e-learning course developed from this project is available for download by interested institutions. It provides a structured approach to learning that is both flexible and comprehensive, allowing you to gain valuable insights at your own pace.

Best practices in social and behavioral research: report from the Enhancing Clinical Research Professional’s Training and Qualifications project

This resource is invaluable for anyone looking to stay ahead in the rapidly changing field of clinical research. By adopting these best practices, you can ensure that your work meets the highest standards of scientific rigor and ethical integrity.


Citation: Susan L. Murphy et al., "Best practices in social and behavioral research: report from the Enhancing Clinical Research Professional’s Training and Qualifications project," Journal of Clinical and Translational Science (2017), doi:10.1017/cts.2016.3.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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