General practitioners with special interests: An integrative review of their role, impact and potential for the future
| Autor: | Victoria Yellamaty, Claire Jackson, Lauren Ball, Lisa Crossland |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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MEDLINE Context (language use) Secondary Care 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Patient satisfaction General Practitioners Health care Outcome Assessment Health Care Humans Physician's Role media_common Medical education Primary Health Care business.industry Tertiary Healthcare Professional development Australia Special Interest Group 030227 psychiatry Patient Satisfaction Workforce Clinical Competence Family Practice business Psychology Diversity (politics) Specialization |
| Zdroj: | Australian journal of general practice. 48(9) |
| ISSN: | 2208-7958 |
| Popis: | Background and objectiveA 'general practitioner with special interest (GPwSI)' refers to a GP who functions as a clinical intermediary between primary, secondary and tertiary care. This study aimed to advance understanding of the role, impact and potential of the GPwSI in Australia.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted. Studies that described the work of the GPwSI or examined how GPwSIs provide services to patients, including context, roles and outcomes, were included. Studies of all designs were analysed thematically using meta-synthesis.ResultsFifty-nine articles were included. Studies showed significant diversity in settings, conditions and roles of GPwSIs; superior patient satisfaction and comparable outcomes to specialists, but a need for greater workforce regulation.DiscussionThis review shows the significant potential of both the role and impact of GPwSIs. It provides a warning regarding appropriate training, mentoring and ongoing professional development for GPs and employers adopting this role. |
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