| Autor: |
Hamida Farazdaq, Jaleed A Gilani, Asra Qureshi, Unab I Khan |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 11, Iss 12, Pp 7664-7670 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2249-4863 |
| DOI: |
10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1167_22 |
| Popis: |
Background: With the growing and complex nature of medicine, it is imperative for physicians to update their knowledge and skills to reflect current standards of care. In Pakistan, 71% of primary care needs are met by general practitioners (GPs). GPs are not required to complete structured training and no regulatory mandates exist for continuing medical education. We conducted a needs assessment to evaluate the readiness for competency-based updating of knowledge and skills, and the use of technology by practicing GPs in Pakistan. Methods: A cross-sectional survey inviting registered GPs across Pakistan was administered online and in-person. Questions pertained to physician demographics, practice characteristics, confidence in knowledge and skills, and preferred modes of updating knowledge and barriers. Descriptive analyses were performed for GPs and patient-related characteristics and bivariate analyses to evaluate the relationship between parameters of interest. Results: Of the 459 GPs who responded, 35% were practicing for 10 years. Only 7% had a post-graduate qualification in family medicine. GPs reported needing practice in neonatal examination (52%), neurological exam (53%), depression screening (53%), growth charts (53%) and peak flow meter use (53%), interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs, 58%) and insulin dosing for diabetes (50%). High workload (44%) was the most common barrier to updating clinical knowledge. Sixty-two percent used the Internet on a regular basis. Conclusion: Most GPs have no structured training and encounter gaps in knowledge and skills in clinical practice. Flexible, hybrid, and competency-based continuing medical education programs can be used to update knowledge and skills. |
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