A multimodal international collaborative clinical research training program in China

Figures & data

Figure 1. Geographic distribution of clinicians who attended the training program.

A total of 50 training program participants were from nine cities or provinces of China, including Beijing, Hebei, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Fujian, Chongqing, Inner Mongolia, Jilin and Liaoning provinces (Blue areas in the map). The in-person workshop was in Beijing (Red area in the map).

Figure 2. Training model for CRTP Abbreviation: CRTP, clinical research training program.

Table 1. Quantitative data of demographic characteristics of surveyed respondents (N = 44).

Variables	Median (Q1-Q3)
Age	34.0 (30.0–40.8)
Working years	8 (3–15)
Clinical research years	3 (1–7)
SCI published articles	4 (1–5)
Chinese published articles	4 (2–10)
Study time per week	7 (5–10)

Abbreviations: Q1, first quartile. Q3, third quartile. SCI, Science Citation Index. SCI published articles: the articles cited in Science Citation Index. Chinese published articles: the articles published in Chinese.

Table 2. Categorical data of demographic characteristics of surveyed respondents (N = 44).

Variables	N (%)
Gender
Male	20 (45%)
Female	24 (55%)
Clinical titles for doctors
Resident	16 (36%)
Attending	11 (25%)
Associate chief physician	12 (27%)
Chief physician	5 (11%)
Impact factor
0–3	13 (30%)
3.1–5.0	4 (9%)
5.1–10.0	12 (27%)
10.1–20.0	10 (23%)
>20.0	5 (11%)
Overseas experiences
0	14 (32%)
1–6 months	15 (34%)
7–12 months	5 (11%)
>12 months	10 (23%)
English communication
Capable	9 (20%)
Fluent	27 (61%)
Excellent	8 (18%)

Figure 3. Performance of respondents in the online eLearning and webinar. a, quiz scores and completion rates in each of the six units in online eLearning. b, the participation rates and the active participation rates in each of the three webinars.

Table 3. Surveyed respondents’ ratings of overall difficulty of training program (N = 44).

Difficulty for learning	Easy N (%)	Neutral N (%)	Difficult N (%)
Overall	5 (11%)	28 (64%)	11 (25%)
Online eLearning self-study	3 (7%)	17 (39%)	24 (55%)
Live webinar	14 (32%)	22 (50%)	8 (18%)
In-person workshop	11 (25%)	25 (57%)	8 (18%)

Table 4. Surveyed respondents training program satisfaction results (N = 44).

Satisfaction	Strongly disagree N (%)	Disagree N (%)	Neutral N (%)	Agree N (%)	Strongly agree N (%)
Practical orientation	0	0	2	11	31
			(5%)	(25%)	(70%)
Substantial content and frontier coverage	0	0	5	13	26
			(11%)	(30%)	(59%)
The faculty was knowledgeable	0	0	0	11	33
				(25%)	(75%)
The faculty clearly explained the course material	0	0	2	11	31
			(5%)	(25%)	(70%)
Facilitators answered participants questions well	0	0	1	11	32
			(2%)	(25%)	(73%)
The visual materials (slides, participant guide, etc.) were effective in supporting the workshop	0	0	1	10	33
			(2%)	(23%)	(75%)
The group research and presentation prepared me for future work in clinical research	0	0	1	16	27
			(2%)	(36%)	(61%)
The workshop was relevant to my role	0	0	4	16	24
			(9%)	(36%)	(55%)

Table 5. Willingness to recommend and pay (N = 44).

Willingness to Recommend and Pay	N (%)
Willingness to recommend to a colleague
Not recommended	1 (2%)
Possibly recommended	7 (16%)
Recommended	36 (82%)
Willingness to Pay
10,000-15,000 CNY (1,463-2,195 USD)	39 (89%)
15,001-20,000 CNY (2,196-2,926 USD)	2 (5%)
20,001-25,000 CNY (2,927-3,658 USD)	2 (5%)
25,001-30,000 CNY (3,659-4,390 USD)	0
>30,000 CNY (4,390 USD)	1 (2%)

Abbreviations: CNY, Chinese yuan ($0.15 in US Dollars); USD, US Dollars.

Table 6. Surveyed respondents feedback (N = 22).

Suggestions for further improvement	N (%)
More examples need providing in eLearning to help understanding biostatistics curriculum	7 (32%)
Bilingual subtitle need providing in PowerPoint slides in eLearning	5 (23%)
Teaching contents should be more compatible with clinical practice	5 (23%)
Arrange more time for teamwork/activities	3 (14%)
Others	2 (9%)

Data availability statement

The main data used to support the findings of this program is included within the article. The datasets generated and analyzed during the current program are available from the corresponding author (Yuanyuan Kong, [email protected]) on reasonable request.