Australian general practice registrars' experiences of training, well-being and support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Providing well-supported general practice (GP) training is fundamental to strengthen the primary health workforce. Research into the unique needs of GP registrars during disasters is limited. Registrar burnout and insufficient support have been associated with personal and professional detrimental effects. This study aims to explore the experiences of Australian GP registrars with learning, well-being and support from their training organisation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to guide training organisation efforts to support registrars through future disasters.

Setting

Interviews were conducted via Zoom.

Participants

Fifteen GP registrars from South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales who had experienced community-based GP training in both 2019 (prep

SUBMITTER: White I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9213776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature