RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Barriers and facilitators to primary care research: views of GP trainees and trainers JF BJGP Open JO BJGP Open FD Royal College of General Practitioners SP BJGPO.2021.0099 DO 10.3399/BJGPO.2021.0099 VO 6 IS 2 A1 Stephenson, Sarah A1 Tang, Eugene Yee Hing A1 Tang, Eugene A1 Williams, Penny A1 Allan, Hilary A1 Rouse, John A1 Burton, Morag A1 Wroe, Caroline A1 Bellamy, Richard A1 Hesselgreaves, Hannah YR 2022 UL http://bjgpopen.org/content/6/2/BJGPO.2021.0099.abstract AB Background Primary care plays an important role in the conception and delivery of transformational research but GP engagement is lacking, prompting calls for the promotion of academic opportunities in primary care.Aim To identify potential barriers and facilitators among GP trainees and trainers in primary care research to inform support given by Local Clinical Research Networks (LCRNs).Design & setting A cross-sectional online survey was developed and distributed by the CRN to GP trainees and trainers in the North East and North West.Method The survey covered areas including demographics, career intentions, current and potential engagement with research, as well as their general understanding of research in primary care, which included barriers and facilitators to primary care research.Results Trainees had low intentionality to pursue research and half of trainees did not engage with any research activity. Despite one in five trainees reporting intentions to include research in their career, only 1% would undertake a solely academic career. Medical school region was the only strongly associated factor with academic career intention. Just under 30% of trainers reported engagement in research, but far fewer (8.6%) were interested in contributing to research, and only 10% felt prepared to mentor in research.Conclusion Among trainees, there is limited engagement in and intentionality to pursue research, and this was crucially reflected by responses from trainers. This study identified the need for LCRNs to assist with training in research mentoring and skills, funding opportunities, and to develop resources to promote research in primary care.