Impacts of clinical research units on clinical research — a systematic review of empirical studies

• Published in: Systematic reviews Vol. 14; no. 1; pp. 94 - 12
• Main Authors: Wang, Fan, Wang, Xu, Liu, Enmei, Song, Fujian, Chen, Yaolong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central 28.04.2025; BMC
• Subjects: Biomedical Research - organization & administration; Clinical research; Empirical studies; Humans; Systematic review; Empirical studies; Clinical research; Systematic review

Clinical research is essential for evidence-based decision-making in healthcare practice, but its conduct is hindered by various barriers. While previous studies suggest that clinical research units (CRUs) provide critical support and expertise for complex clinical research, their necessity for ensu...