Job Research for Medical Skincare by DACUM

Job analysis of clinical research coordinators using the DACUM process.

PURPOSE This study was done to analyze the job of clinical research coordinators (CRCs). METHODS Through the "developing a curriculum (DACUM)" workshop, the definition of CRCs' role was described and CRCs' duties and tasks were identified. Finally, the developed duties and tasks were validated for importance, difficulty, and frequency. RESULTS A CRC is defined as the one who coordinates and...

Skincare Bootcamp: The Evolving Role of Skincare

BACKGROUND Although cosmetic procedures have a significant impact on certain aspects of aging, such as deep, wrinkling, sagging, and volume loss, they fail to address the overall quality of the skin. METHODS Daily skincare routines potentially can have a significant long-term impact on the overall quality of a person's complexion. RESULTS By expanding our product knowledge, we can help our ...

Research Ethics: Validation of A Model for Factors Affecting Research Misconduct in Iranian Medical Research

Background: Designing a comprehensive model for verified relationships based on the actual tested data can help to better understand and explain the factors affecting research misconduct. The purpose of this study is to validate the model for factors affecting research misconduct in Iranian medical research. Method: This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population consiste...

Preparing for a medical job ‘Down under’

With the cold and wet Northern Ireland winter almost over, many people will have started fantasising about life in sunnier climes. We report our experience of a year spent working in Australia with pointers for those who are planning or dreaming of doing the same. Preparing to go… Several agencies and hospitals advertise posts in the medical journals. Alternatively, as we did, one may obtain ho...

Prescriptions for medical research II--Is medical research well served by peer review?