A survey of barriers and facilitators to primary care staff conducting research

Primary care staff are more likely to take part in research if it has clear patient benefit. Communication about time commitments, research outcomes and data security are important when deciding to become involved. Staff may worry that they do not have the right skills to take part. Recommendations include co-design of studies, improved communication and administrative support. The recording of research activity and literacy at clinician annual review would allow these parameters to be measured.