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Exploring opportunities for general practice registrars to manage older patients with chronic disease

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posted on 2023-05-20, 05:53 authored by Bentley, M, Kerr, R, Scott, F, Emily HansenEmily Hansen, Magin, P, Bonney, A
Background

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.

Objective

The 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.

Methods

Three focus groups and 21 interviews (18 supervisors, 17 registrars) were conducted, recorded and transcribed. The main themes were derived using thematic analysis.

Results

Three 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.

Discussion

Developing 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.

Funding

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

History

Publication title

Australian Journal of General Practice

Volume

48

Issue

7

Pagination

451-456

ISSN

0300-8495

Department/School

Tasmanian School of Medicine

Publisher

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Place of publication

Australia

Rights statement

© The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2019

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in human society

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