Early-career general practitioners' career intentions in Estonia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The shortage of general practitioners (GPs) is a worsening problem in many countries and poses a threat to the services provided by primary care and by extension for the entire healthcare system. Issues with GP workforce recruitment and retention can be reasons for this shortage.

Objectives

To describe GP trainees and newly qualified GPs experiences and perceptions on how their training and early experiences of work influence their career intentions in primary care in Estonia.

Methods

A qualitative study with GP trainees (n = 12) and newly qualified GPs (n = 13) using semi-structured group interviews (n = 6) was conducted. Interviews were conducted from October until November 2020. Data were analysed using thematic analysis with NVivo S

SUBMITTER: Velgan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11225626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature