Readiness to Practice Framework
Competencies for Indigenous Health Research
This page shares key publications and resources from our work, lead by Dr. Adam Murry, to identify individual-level competencies for Indigenous health research.
Grounded in a “readiness to practice” framework, these contributions reflect collaborative efforts to define, evaluate, and strengthen capacity across Indigenous health research training and evaluation.
We invite you to explore the resources below to learn more about our evolving work!
Publications:
📌 Le Huray, L., Murry, A., Mughal, H., & Crowshoe, L. (2023). Readiness to Practice in Health Care: An Empirical Definition Based on a Content Analysis of the Literature.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 54(7), 302–312. https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20230620-03
Despite its widespread use, "readiness to practice" (R2P) has lacked a clear, shared definition across health professions. This article addresses that gap through a content analysis of 108 empirical studies, mapping out the core components of R2P as they appear in the literature.
The research ream identify seven domains—including clinical and social experiences, personal attributes, and onboarding—that shape whether health professionals are perceived as ready for practice. Rooted in real-world consequences, including patient harm, the study brings much-needed clarity to how we define, measure, and support the transition from education to practice.
Upcoming Publications:
Murry, A., Sharma, S., Marchand, T., Roach, P., Montesanti, S., & Crowshoe, L. (Under review).
Ready to practice Indigenous health research? An integrative framework of Indigenous health research competencies for NEIHR network evaluation, training, and selection. International Journal of Indigenous Health.Marchand, T., Murry, A., Proulx, D., Hayden, K.A., & Crowshoe, L. (Under review).
Reimagining Indigenous healthcare through a readiness to practice lens: A quantitative content analysis.
Canadian Medical Association Journal.