Table 5.
Self-assessed competency of CRCs on CICRP-I and CICRP-II. [JTF (N = 81) and DIAMOND Surveys (N = 95)]
| Data Set | Mean | Standard deviation | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CICRP-I Factors | ||||
| General Clinical Research | JTF DIAMOND |
5.65 7.38 |
3.02 2.46 |
<0.001 |
| Medicines Development | JTF DIAMOND |
2.52 2.81 |
1.72 1.74 |
NS |
| Ethics and Patient Safety | JTF DIAMOND |
3.89 4.49 |
1.22 1.09 |
<0.001 |
| Data Management | JTF DIAMOND |
3.17 3.96 |
1.66 1.32 |
<0.001 |
| Scientific Concepts | JTF DIAMOND |
2.04 3.27 |
1.67 1.50 |
<0.001 |
| CICRP-II Factors | ||||
| Routine Functions | JTF DIAMOND |
6.54 8.41 |
2.60 2.32 |
<0.001 |
| Advanced Functions | JTF DIAMOND |
4.58 5.76 |
2.96 3.16 |
<0.001 |
Abbreviations: CICRP, Competency Index for Clinical Research Professionals; CRC, clinical research coordinators; JTF, Joint Task Force.