The only chance for a 'bird's-eye view': General practice registrar experiences of direct observation.
Journal
Australian journal of general practice
ISSN: 2208-7958
Titre abrégé: Aust J Gen Pract
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 101718099
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
11 2022
11 2022
Historique:
entrez:
30
10
2022
pubmed:
31
10
2022
medline:
2
11
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Direct observation is a teaching and assessment method in general practice training, providing important and timely feedback to registrars on their clinical and consultation skills. Registrar perspectives on direct observation are essential for understanding its utility for learning. The aim of this study was to explore registrar experiences of direct observation to identify key considerations for using direct observation in general practice training. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven general practice registrars in Victoria, across different stages of training. Data were analysed thematically RESULTS: The main themes identified related to registrar engagement, supervisor engagement, practice engagement and training organisation engagement. Using the principles of adult learning and work-based learning, this study offers an understanding of the individual and workplace-based factors that affect registrar experience of direct observation and suggests some strategies for achieving best outcomes for registrar learning.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Direct observation is a teaching and assessment method in general practice training, providing important and timely feedback to registrars on their clinical and consultation skills. Registrar perspectives on direct observation are essential for understanding its utility for learning. The aim of this study was to explore registrar experiences of direct observation to identify key considerations for using direct observation in general practice training.
METHOD
In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with seven general practice registrars in Victoria, across different stages of training. Data were analysed thematically RESULTS: The main themes identified related to registrar engagement, supervisor engagement, practice engagement and training organisation engagement.
DISCUSSION
Using the principles of adult learning and work-based learning, this study offers an understanding of the individual and workplace-based factors that affect registrar experience of direct observation and suggests some strategies for achieving best outcomes for registrar learning.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36310004
doi: 10.31128/AJGP-12-21-6271
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
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