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Exploring opportunities for general practice registrars to manage older patients with chronic disease
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Bentley, M and Kerr, R and Scott, F and Hansen, E and Magin, P and Bonney, A, Exploring opportunities for general practice registrars to manage older patients with chronic disease, Australian Journal of General Practice, 48, (7) pp. 451-456. ISSN 0300-8495 (2019) [Refereed Article]
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Official URL: https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2019/july/general-p...
Abstract
General practice registrars see fewer older patients with chronic disease than established general practitioners (GPs). Furthermore, registrars have fewer opportunities to be involved in continuity of care for older patients.
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to explore the experiences of general practice supervisors and registrars when providing in-practice care for older patients with chronic disease.
MethodsThree focus groups and 21 interviews (18 supervisors, 17 registrars) were conducted, recorded and transcribed. The main themes were derived using thematic analysis.
ResultsThree main themes were reported: context influences registrars’ exposure to older patients; opportunities for continuity of care need ongoing negotiation and communication; registrars are competent – trust and confidence follows.
DiscussionDeveloping tailored models of shared patient care that suit different practices and supervisors will require ongoing negotiation and communication. This study confirms the need to enhance exposure for general practice registrars in ways that build on the competence of registrars and the trust in registrars by older patients and supervisors.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | general practice, registrars, chronic disease, older patients |
Research Division: | Health Sciences |
Research Group: | Health services and systems |
Research Field: | Primary health care |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Behaviour and health |
UTAS Author: | Bentley, M (Dr Michael Bentley) |
UTAS Author: | Kerr, R (Dr Rohan Kerr) |
UTAS Author: | Hansen, E (Dr Emily Hansen) |
ID Code: | 134109 |
Year Published: | 2019 |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Social Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2019-07-26 |
Last Modified: | 2019-08-13 |
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