Why do Danish junior doctors choose general practice as their future specialty? Results of a mixed-methods survey.

ABSTRACT: Background: A well-staffed and an efficient primary healthcare sector is beneficial for a healthcare system but some countries experience problems in recruitment to general practice. Objectives: This study explored factors influencing Danish junior doctors' choice of general practice as their specialty. Methods: This study is based on an online questionnaire collecting quantitative and qualitative data. Two focus-group interviews were conducted to inform the construction of the questionnaire to ensure high content validity. All Danish junior doctors participating in general practice specialist training in 2015 were invited to participate in the survey, from which both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. The data was analysed using systematic text condensa

SUBMITTER: Lillevang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6713188 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature