Question

When considering labeling someone with a disorder it is important that we use the most up to date information. We need to stay current on diagnostic criteria, disorders, research methods, and treatment options that are available. While clinicians agree that we should stay current on research many do not take the time to read the research findings. According to Comer (2005) there are task forces that have been formed to help in this area as a way to consolidate the research to “identify which therapies have received clear research support for each disorder, to propose corresponding treatment guidelines, and to spread such information to clinicians.” (p.89)    

However, there are critics of the task force movement that feel that the efforts are not far reaching enough and may be biased or misleading. (Comer, 2005)

With clinicians being very busy and research noting that they gain information about the latest developments in the field from colleagues, professional newsletters, workshops, conferences, and books (Comer, 2005) what would you recommend to consolidate the research so that more clinicians will review the data and implement the information into their current practice?

Answer 1

We are in the world of Advanced technology, where medical field is fast advancing and many research is being done inventing lot of Advanced equipment. But the doctors are not updating the latest technology and not participating in the clinical practice guidelines. To best impact health and health care quality and cost efficiency, current practice guidelines must remain current, credible and evidence based.there is a rapid development in the new drugs, therapies and devices, where there is clinical research studies and importantly the greater participation of doctors is crucial .Unless the physician participate in clinical research he can't reach the patient successfully. There are barriers for the physician with regards to the participation in the clinical research. These barriers may be system or organization barriers or research and physician related. All physician should receive education and training in the fundamental of research design and methodology which needs to be incorporated into the treatment and academics.The main challenges is the unwillingness of the physician and participants to take clinical trials. barriers may be lack of time, lack of resources, communication difficulties, conflicts between the role of scientist and clinicians. Strategies should be made to encourage the physician to participate in clinical research which includes financial and non financial incentives, adequate training that are in the line of interest of physicians. Finally encouraging research culture and research based learning is now in high priority inorder to develop more and better clinicians research.