STUDENT-DRIVEN RESEARCH ACUMEN IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION FROM CLASSROOM TO CONTRIBUTION: NARRATIVE REVIEW OF CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

BACKGROUND Research holds paramount importance in healthcare management within academic settings, playing a pivotal role in enhancing patient outcomes, innovating treatments and technologies, as well as advancing medical understanding. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study includes an overall understanding of research acumen among healthcare management students and the importance of research knowledge translation for practical applications. METHODOLOGY The study employed a cross-sectional design, comprising a comprehensive review of the literature, data extraction, and synthesis of 17 published papers on research literacy, healthcare management, and the integration of research in academic settings. Additionally, Primary Data was collected from 120 postgraduate students on their research acumen, interest, barriers, and facilitators of conducting research in the academic. RESULTS During postgraduate studies, 70.2% did not receive any formal training or coursework related to research methods and techniques. Skill development training was viewed as a preferred facilitator, while the lack of knowledge on how to get started was identified as the primary obstacle, among all other barriers. CONCLUSION This study contributes to the discourse surrounding the critical role of research in shaping the future of healthcare management.