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Assessment of Competencies of Clinical Research Professionals and Proposals to Improve Clinical Research in Portugal.

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dc.contributor.authorBogas, Mónica
dc.contributor.authorAntas, Joana
dc.contributor.authorMagalhães, Cátia
dc.contributor.authorRevige, Mafalda
dc.contributor.authorGuerra, Liliana
dc.contributor.authorRibeiro, Cheila
dc.contributor.authorEça, Rita Cunha
dc.contributor.authorNunes, Filipa
dc.contributor.authorLopes, Ana
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Luís
dc.contributor.authorGonçalves, Mónica
dc.contributor.authorPedrosa, Jorge
dc.contributor.authorCapela, Andreia
dc.contributor.authorGregório, Tiago
dc.contributor.authorDias, Patrícia
dc.contributor.authorAlfaro, Tiago
dc.contributor.authorPais, Ana
dc.contributor.authorSoares, Rui
dc.contributor.authorQueirós, Ana
dc.contributor.authorTorres, Tiago
dc.contributor.authorAssis, Joana
dc.contributor.authorMaia, Joana
dc.contributor.authorFerreira, Margarida
dc.contributor.authorHorta, Luís
dc.contributor.authorCarreiro, Rita
dc.contributor.authorAlmeida, João
dc.contributor.authorMeireles, Maria João
dc.contributor.authorLoução, Carla
dc.contributor.authorAntónio, Sofia
dc.contributor.authorLopes, Catarina
dc.contributor.authorCoelho, Pedro
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Rita
dc.contributor.authorSantana, Margarida
dc.contributor.authorSousa, Nuno
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-26T14:48:35Z
dc.date.available2025-09-26T14:48:35Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractBackground: Clinical studies are coordinated by multidisciplinary teams, which often lack adequate training and competencies. In this study, ROCHE and AICIB (Agency for Clinical Research and Biomedical Innovation) conducted a self-assessment survey aiming to evaluate the competency of clinical research professionals to conduct clinical research in Portugal and promote the identification of key actions to address priority gaps. Methods: Clinical research professionals from 10 Portuguese centres answered an electronic survey, adapted and translated from the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency (JTFCTC) framework. Representatives of the centres, ROCHE and AICIB held a meeting to discuss the survey results, identify priority gaps and propose recommendations. Results: A total of 109 participants answered the questionnaire with the following national geographical distribution: North (n = 46), Centre Region (n = 16), and Lisbon metropolitan area (n = 47). A considerable proportion were Investigators (44.0%) and had more than 10 years of experience (34.9%). The eight JTFCTC Domains scored under 60% in the level of knowledge, with Investigators achieving overall higher scores. To address these gaps, key actions were proposed, such as enhancing training and educational opportunities, fostering collaboration and networking, and investing in infrastructure and resources. Conclusion: This study was the first to assess clinical trial competency in Portugal, registering a high participation rate. The study highlights the need to develop a national plan of action, in a collaborative effort, between clinical research centres, universities, industry, regulatory authorities, national agencies, and patient organizations. This will not only contribute to elevate the quality of studies but also improve compliance with international standards, ultimately benefiting both researchers and patients.eng
dc.identifier.citationFront Pharmacol . 2025 Apr 8:16:1578955. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1578955.
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/fphar.2025.1578955.
dc.identifier.pmid40264669
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.17/5182
dc.language.isoeng
dc.peerreviewedyes
dc.publisherFrontiers
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subjectClinical Research
dc.subjectClinical Trials
dc.subjectULSSJ CINV
dc.subjectCore Competency
dc.subjectProfessional Development
dc.subjectSelf-Assessment
dc.subjectThe Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency
dc.titleAssessment of Competencies of Clinical Research Professionals and Proposals to Improve Clinical Research in Portugal.eng
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oaire.citation.startPage1578955
oaire.citation.titleFrontiers in Pharmacology
oaire.citation.volume16
oaire.versionhttp://purl.org/coar/version/c_970fb48d4fbd8a85

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