Findings of the react (research in early career psychiatrists and trainees) study (Andlauer, 2019)
Naughton S. Asztalos M. Pinto Da Costa M. Jovanovic N. Kazakova O. Riese F. Andlauer O. Pantovic M. Szczegielniak A.R. Koelkebeck K.
European Psychiatry 2019;56(Supplement 1): S312.
The Early Career Psychiatrist Committee of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA-ECPC) and the Research Working Group of the European Federation of Psychiatric Trainees (EFPTRWG) both investigate issues of concern for trainees and early career psychiatrists (ECPs) across Europe.EPAand EFPT have collaborated to create the REACT (Research in Early Career Psychiatrists and Trainees) study. Objectives.- To investigate the motivations and attitudes of trainees and ECPs undertaking research across Europe, along with identifying barriers or difficulties that are faced. Methods.- A semi-structured 22-item questionnaire was created. The question domains investigated nature of research activity, research goals, access to supervisors and funding, along with barriers faced. A 10-item demographic questionnaire accompanied this. The questionnaire was disseminated to psychiatric trainees and ECPs across Europe. This was facilitated through the local committees of EPA and EFPT. In total there were 305 participants, across a range of European countries. Results.- Results indicated that most participants were highly interested in research, but faced major issues engaging in research activities, e.g. time and funding. They were however highly satisfied with mentoring and publishing papers. Only half of the participants have already published a paper. A detailed analysis will be presented. Conclusions.- Discussion.- Our results reinforce previous findings that major issues influencing engagement in research are time and funding. Young colleagues are motivated to perform research, but need to be provided with encouragement and opportunities.