How does GP training impact rural and remote underserved communities? Exploring community and professional perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial government funding has been invested to support the training of General Practitioners (GPs) in Australia to serve rural communities. However, there is little data on the impact of this expanded training on smaller communities, particularly for smaller rural and more remote communities. Improved understanding of the impact of training on underserved communities will assist in addressing this gap and inform ongoing investment by governments and communities.

Method

A purposive sample of GP supervisors, GP registrars, practice managers and health services staff, and community members (n = 40) from previously identified areas of workforce need in rural and remote North-West Queensland were recruited for this qualitative study. Participants had lived in thei

SUBMITTER: Kanakis K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7457499 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature