Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative study
Background In Europe, hospital training is integrated in the postgraduate curriculum of General Practitioners (GPs) according to the European Directives. However, little is known about the specific learning objectives of GP trainees during this training.Objectives This exploratory study investigated...
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| description | Background In Europe, hospital training is integrated in the postgraduate curriculum of General Practitioners (GPs) according to the European Directives. However, little is known about the specific learning objectives of GP trainees during this training.Objectives This exploratory study investigated GP trainees’ expected learning objectives for their hospital training and the factors influencing the learning process.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted in three focus groups consisting of first-year GP trainees before their hospital training. Data were coded thematically and analysed in NVivo.Results A total of 22 Belgian GP trainees (55% females, average age of 26.2 years) were interviewed. Three major themes emerged: learning objectives, factors influencing learning and organisational aspects. GP trainees mainly wanted to improve their knowledge of common conditions by conducting consultations and follow certain patients’ hospitalisation trajectory. Emergency medicine or internal medicine was the preferred specialty. Other GP trainees wanted to learn more about some specific conditions. Conversely, an overloaded work schedule was dreaded to hinder effective learning. Regular meetings and supervision from their hospital trainer were deemed crucial to strengthen GP trainees’ learning trajectory.Conclusion GP trainees wanted to learn more about both common conditions and some specific conditions. Their previous year in a GP setting strengthened their confidence and facilitated purposeful learning. Relieving GP trainees from administrative tasks when working as supplementary doctors could strike a better balance between the continuity of the clinical department and their personal learning objectives. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f0ca7d9d7d6744e9b9d32b59b6efff9e2022-12-22T01:41:01ZengTaylor & Francis GroupEuropean Journal of General Practice1381-47881751-14022022-12-0128117318110.1080/13814788.2022.2081319Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative studyKimberley De Vocht0Katleen Verheyen1Nele R. Michels2Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumDepartment of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumDepartment of Family Medicine and Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, BelgiumBackground In Europe, hospital training is integrated in the postgraduate curriculum of General Practitioners (GPs) according to the European Directives. However, little is known about the specific learning objectives of GP trainees during this training.Objectives This exploratory study investigated GP trainees’ expected learning objectives for their hospital training and the factors influencing the learning process.Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted in three focus groups consisting of first-year GP trainees before their hospital training. Data were coded thematically and analysed in NVivo.Results A total of 22 Belgian GP trainees (55% females, average age of 26.2 years) were interviewed. Three major themes emerged: learning objectives, factors influencing learning and organisational aspects. GP trainees mainly wanted to improve their knowledge of common conditions by conducting consultations and follow certain patients’ hospitalisation trajectory. Emergency medicine or internal medicine was the preferred specialty. Other GP trainees wanted to learn more about some specific conditions. Conversely, an overloaded work schedule was dreaded to hinder effective learning. Regular meetings and supervision from their hospital trainer were deemed crucial to strengthen GP trainees’ learning trajectory.Conclusion GP trainees wanted to learn more about both common conditions and some specific conditions. Their previous year in a GP setting strengthened their confidence and facilitated purposeful learning. Relieving GP trainees from administrative tasks when working as supplementary doctors could strike a better balance between the continuity of the clinical department and their personal learning objectives.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/13814788.2022.2081319GP specialty traininggeneral practice/family medicinegeneralhealth educationqualitative designs and methodsmedical education |
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| title | Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative study |
| title_full | Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative study |
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| title_short | Learning objectives of Belgian general practitioner trainees regarding their hospital training: A qualitative study |
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