Implementing and Evaluating a Mentor Training to Improve Support for Early-Career Scholars in Tobacco Regulatory Science
Implementing and Evaluating a Mentor Training to Improve Support for Early-Career Scholars in Tobacco Regulatory Science
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DOI：
10.1093/ntr/ntz083
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发表时间：
2020-06-01
影响因子：
4.7
通讯作者：
Benjamin, Emelia J.
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作者：
Di Frances, Christy D.;Childs, Ellen;Benjamin, Emelia J.
前言：实施和评估在线和面对面的混合培训，以帮助早期职业研究人员的导师了解烟草监管科学（TRS）的复杂性，完善TRS指导技能，并熟悉为TRS学员提供有效指导的资源。方法：TRS导师参与培训计划的两部分试点测试。作者使用回顾性的前后评估（在培训项目结束时衡量学习情况）和项目后焦点小组对在线和现场培训进行了评估。20名学员完成了在线培训，16名学员参加了现场培训模块。9名参与者完成了在线模块的评估，12名参与者完成了面对面模块的评估。结果：项目评估显示，参与者发现培训达到了总体目标。大多数受访者（87.5%）认为培训的在线部分是有价值的。对于现场培训，参与者报告了统计上显着的信心改善：帮助学员识别有效追求TRS的技能和培训，协助学员权衡职业轨迹，指导学员根据TRS监管优先事项进行研究。结论：这个新颖的指导项目受到了教师们的欢迎，他们希望加强指导早期TRS研究人员的技能，帮助他们在复杂的TRS环境中导航，探索不同的资助机会，并辨别潜在的职业轨迹。它提供了独特的内容来解决传统烟草研究培训课程之外的问题，并提供了关于监管政策、优先事项和机会的具体信息。
Introduction: To implement and evaluate a blended online and in-person training to help mentors of early-career researchers appreciate the complexities of Tobacco Regulatory Science (TRS), refine TRS mentoring skills, and become acquainted with resources for providing effective guidance to TRS mentees.Methods: TRS mentors engaged in a two-part pilot test of the training program. Authors evaluated both the online and in-person training using retrospective pre-post evaluations, which measure learning at the conclusion of a training program, and post-program focus groups. Twenty learners completed the online training, and 16 learners attended the in-person training module. Nine participants completed evaluations for the online module, and 12 participants completed evaluations for the in-person module.Results: Program assessments revealed that participants found that the training achieved its overall goals. The majority of respondents (87.5%) rated the online portion of the training as valuable. For the in-person training, participants reported statistically significant improvements regarding confidence in: helping mentees to identify skills and training to effectively pursue TRS, assisting mentees in weighing career trajectories, and guiding mentees in conducting research responsive to TRS regulatory priorities.Conclusions: The novel mentoring program was well received by faculty seeking to strengthen skills for mentoring early-career TRS researchers to navigate the complex landscape of TRS, explore diverse funding opportunities, and discern potential career trajectories. It provided unique content to address issues outside the traditional tobacco research training curriculum and offered specific information on regulatory policies, priorities, and opportunities.