Use of a 2-year continuing professional development programme to change Japanese physicians' attitudes to learning primary care: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate changes in the learning attitudes of primary care physicians.

Design

Qualitative study through one focus group interview with the programme's participants. Analysis of the focus group content using the Steps for Coding and Theorization method.

Setting

Japan.

Participants

Eight primary care physicians who completed a 2-year continuing professional development (CPD) programme using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, focused on acquiring the skills needed to practise as primary care physicians in the community.

Results

Participants described positive changes in their attitudes and behaviours as a result of the training programme. These changes were grouped into three main themes: 'changes in learning methods regarding medical pra

SUBMITTER: Seki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9277376 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature