For promotion to chief physician this is the variable scientific degree; this is measured by the attainment of habilitation, which is a formal postdoctoral qualification in research.
However, a systematic review examining factors which determine the application of research evidence by allied health professionals, identified level of academic qualification, involvement in research and practitioners attitudes and beliefs about evidence based practice as significant predictors of the use of research evidence in practice [ 23].
The solution that most organizations have come up with is to recruit "bright" individuals with good qualifications in computers OR research science and a demonstrated aptitude for the other discipline.
Both approaches provide different benefits and drawbacks that imply their qualification for specific applications in research [28, 30].
In some cases, this may be a reflection of the prestige attached to academic titles and the associated benefit it may provide in progressing through a hierarchical system or better salary, whilst in others it is simply a qualification for a career in research.
Specifically, this may include strategies to foster the attainment of research-related qualifications and promote general interest in research among individual clinicians or groups of clinicians.
Fortunately, during my studies I have also been able to gain a variety of strength and conditioning qualifications in addition to the research I carry out and hope to offer strength and conditioning support one day.
The researcher conducting and analysing interviews had qualifications in psychology, experience in qualitative research approaches, and working with older women in health settings.
I've tried reformatting my CV, but even after I remove my conference papers, publications, awards and prizes, I still have three degrees and a teaching qualification, and my last six jobs are in research and teaching.
The independent variables that significantly predicted engagement in research were highest qualification obtained (p <.001), current position classification level (p =.037) and overall interest in research (p =.026) (Table 3).
