A clinical research training efficacy study with a comparison of subjects who did and did not use learning within 4 months of training

Most respondents (72%) reported a positive effect of the training on their behavior. Almost all (95%) felt that the training was useful to them in their subsequent study responsibilities. As for knowledge retention, test results ranging from zero (no correct answers) to six (all correct answers), suggested that those who reported using the information learned in the course in a clinical trial scored significantly higher than those who did not (3.70 versus 3.19, respectively, p < .05). The self-reported positive impact of the training affirms the continued offering of this training. The knowledge-retention findings reinforce the importance of the immediate use of the information taught in the course to maximize retention.