Table 4 Themes and sub-categories

1.

Research methodology and methods

Different epistemologies, approaches and techniques used to develop research and gain research evidence. Includes applying the appropriate approaches to address research questions being asked

Scientific concepts and application of research knowledge

Analysis (process of looking for patterns in information, either quantitative or qualitative)

Proposal development

2.

Research strategy and planning

Management of projects in an ethical manner in a dynamic health and social care environment. Meeting deadlines. Forward planning to maximise capacity and impact

Applied research strategy and policy

Research project planning and development

3.

Research delivery

Execution of research safely and effectively across a range of contexts

Ethics, Safety and informed consent

Operation of research

4.

Research management and leadership

Leading and managing research activity

Leadership and management in research

Management and leadership in projects

5.

Research education and training

Education and training of the wider workforce in research and EBP including clinical and/or research supervision and mentoring others

Education General (any setting)

Clinical Education

Academic Education

6.

Working with others and collaborating in research

Developing effective, trusting research relationships with other researchers, patients, professionals, policy makers and others colleagues to build and sustain a collaborative research activity

Networking

7.

Research-informed practice, dissemination, and impact

Use of evidence to develop and inform practice, dissemination, and knowledge mobilisation activities.

Translation of knowledge into practice

Dissemination of own research

Impactful Activities

8.

Own career development

Planning steps in personal growth and career.

Career development knowledge and skills