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Attitudes to recertification measured over time using a validated semantic differential scale.

J M Tracey1, B Arroll, D E Richmond

  • 1Department of General Practice, Medicine and Health Sciences Campus, University of Auckland, Private Bag, 92019, Auckland, New Zealand.

Medical Education
|May 21, 1999
PubMed
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General practitioners (GPs) initially accepted the Royal New Zealand College of GPs' Recertification programme, but perceived value significantly declined over time. Many GPs remained unconvinced of its benefits.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • General Practice
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) implemented a Recertification programme.
  • Assessing the ongoing acceptability and perceived value of such programmes is crucial for continuous quality improvement in medical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To measure the acceptability of the RNZCGP's Recertification programme among participating General Practitioners (GPs).
  • To evaluate changes in GP perceptions of the programme's value over a three-year period.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire study utilizing a semantic differential attitude scale was conducted.
  • The study surveyed a stratified random sample of RNZCGP members.
  • Data were collected at baseline, 18 months, and 3 years from the inception of the programme.

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Main Results:

  • Initial baseline data indicated reasonable acceptance of the recertification concept.
  • A significant decline in programme perception was observed by the 18-month mark.
  • This negative perception remained consistent at the 3-year follow-up, with many GPs unconvinced of the programme's value.

Conclusions:

  • The RNZCGP Recertification programme experienced a notable decrease in acceptability among GPs after its initial phase.
  • Sustained skepticism regarding the programme's value suggests a need for review and potential modification.
  • Further research into GP engagement and perceived benefits of recertification programmes is warranted.