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Open Access 01-12-2016 | Research article

Intraprofessional collaboration and learning between specialists and general practitioners during postgraduate training: a qualitative study

Authors: Loes J. Meijer, Esther de Groot, Mirjam Blaauw-Westerlaken, Roger A. M. J. Damoiseaux

Published in: BMC Health Services Research | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Background

During postgraduate training, general practitioners and other specialists must learn how to deliver shared care to patients; however, the development of formal intraprofessional education is often hampered by curricular constraints. Delivering shared care in everyday work provides trainees with opportunities for informal learning from, about and with one another.

Methods

Twelve semi-structured interviews were undertaken with trainee general practitioners and specialists (internal medicine or surgery). A thematic analysis of the input was undertaken and a qualitative description developed.

Results

Trainees from different disciplines frequently interact, often by telephone, but generally they learn in a reactive manner. All trainees are highly motivated by the desire to provide good patient care. Specialist trainees learn about the importance of understanding the background of the patient from GPs, while GP trainees gain medical knowledge from the interaction. Trainees from different disciplines are not very motivated to build relationships with each other and have fewer opportunities to do so. Supervisors can play an important role in providing intraprofessional learning opportunities for trainees.

Conclusions

During postgraduate training, opportunities for intraprofessional learning occur, but there is much room for improvement. For example, supervisors could increase the involvement of trainees in collaborative tasks and create more awareness of informal learning opportunities. This could assist trainees to learn collaborative skills that will enhance patient care.
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Metadata
Title
Intraprofessional collaboration and learning between specialists and general practitioners during postgraduate training: a qualitative study
Authors
Loes J. Meijer
Esther de Groot
Mirjam Blaauw-Westerlaken
Roger A. M. J. Damoiseaux
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Health Services Research / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6963
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-016-1619-8

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