Current and Future Demand for Health Services Researchers: Perspectives from Diverse Research Organizations.

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  • Author(s): Rich E;Rich E; Collins A; Collins A
  • Source:
    Health services research [Health Serv Res] 2018 Oct; Vol. 53 Suppl 2, pp. 3927-3944. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Jun 12.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Blackwell Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 0053006 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1475-6773 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00179124 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Health Serv Res Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Malden, MA : Blackwell
      Original Publication: Chicago, Hospital Research and Educational Trust.
    • Subject Terms:
      Interdisciplinary Communication*; Employment/*trends ; Health Services Research/*trends ; Research Personnel/*trends; Biomedical Research/trends ; Forecasting ; Health Services Needs and Demand/trends ; Humans ; Organizational Objectives ; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ; United States
    • Abstract:
      Objective: The Affordable Care Act and Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act are changing access to, and delivery of, health care in the United States, with potential implications for the field of health services research (HSR). We therefore investigated employers' perceptions of demand for individuals to conduct HSR, the competencies required for success, and implications for HSR training programs.
      Data Source: Interviews conducted in August 2016 with 21 key informants at a range of U.S.-based HSR organizations.
      Study Design: We conducted a semistructured, qualitative, telephone interview study to explore relevant topics.
      Data Collection/extraction Methods: Interviews with respondents were transcribed from recordings and then synthesized by respondent organization type and topic area.
      Principal Findings: Most respondents reported recently hiring health services researchers, and most anticipated hiring additional such researchers in the future. Most respondents emphasized the abilities to analyze data, work in teams, and engage with stakeholders. Finally, most respondents recommended that potential recruits gain real-world experience during their academic training.
      Conclusions: Our interviews indicated that current and future demand for health services researchers is strong. They also suggested that, as a field, HSR will continue to draw together individuals from a variety of backgrounds to inform a diverse array of decision makers.
      (© Health Research and Educational Trust.)
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    • Grant Information:
      HHSP233201600155P International Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Qualitative research; business and management; distribution; health workforce; incomes; training
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20180614 Date Completed: 20190403 Latest Revision: 20191001
    • Publication Date:
      20240105
    • Accession Number:
      PMC6149367
    • Accession Number:
      10.1111/1475-6773.12999
    • Accession Number:
      29896756