Intensive Care Research Coordinators: Who are They and What Do They Do?

Abstract

In Brief Research coordinators in intensive care are a growing specialty about which little is known. This cross-sectional study surveyed the Australia and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Coordinators' Group (n = 49) regarding demographics, education, employment history, job structure, and role content. Most research coordinators were highly qualified and experienced nurses who undertake pharmaceutical trials, multicenter projects, departmental medical and nursing research, audits and data registries, and their own projects. This article presents the findings of a survey of intensive care research coordinators in Australia and New Zealand. The findings include demographics, role content, experience and job tasks.