Satisfaction and Perceived Barriers of General Practice Residents in Relation to Their Educational Needs Coverage During Residency in Greece.
Τίτλος | Satisfaction and Perceived Barriers of General Practice Residents in Relation to Their Educational Needs Coverage During Residency in Greece. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Symvoulakis, E. K., Tsapas A., Smyrnakis E., Tatsioni A., Drosos E., Thireos E., Doumas M., Galanis S., Perdikaki P., Symeonidis A., Papanikolaou N., Karageorgiou I., Kokkinakis S., Maliotis N., Benos A., & Lionis C. |
Journal | Maedica (Bucur) |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 445-453 |
Date Published | 2020 Dec |
ISSN | 1841-9038 |
Abstract | This study aimed to assess satisfaction and report on perceptions of General Practice (GP) residents during residency in Greece, through an online questionnaire at a national level. A mixed type method study was shaped. Both quantitative analysis and a quasiqualitative approach were used, while information from an open-ended question was processed. The study included answers of GP residents recruited with a national sample pool technique. There were 177 responders from 430 registered residents. Using a grading system from 1 to 10, the median value showing how much satisfied the participants were during their training was 4.48 (95% CI 4.16-4.79), while GP logbook was regarded as useful (median value 6.29, 95% CI 5.84-6.73). The training program was reported as insufficient to prepare residents for their future work as primary health care physicians, with a median rating of 4.09 (95% CI 3.78-4.41). The overall educational gain was regarded as poor compared to residents' expectations, with a median rating of 4.71 (95% CI 4.38-5.07). From free text responses of 83 participants, an organized educational program based on logbook skill acquirement with interaction between coordinator and resident emerged as a priority. Understanding general practitioners' perceptions, satisfaction level and expectations may help to design reform initiatives and cover their educational needs during residency in a holistic manner. Experience from local settings may be useful to offer more comprehensive messages. In a rapidly changing health environment, quickly collecting and analyzing emerging data appears to be a practical way for correcting decisions and avoiding previous errors. |
DOI | 10.26574/maedica.2020.15.4.445 |
Alternate Journal | Maedica (Bucur) |
PubMed ID | 33603901 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC7879362 |