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Older patients' attitudes to general practice registrars - A qualitative study
Andrew Bonney1, Lyn Phillipson, Sandra C Jones
1Graduate School of Medicine, Centre for Health Initiatives, University of Wollongong, New South Wales. abonney@uow.edu.au
Australian Family Physician
|November 7, 2009
Summary
Older patients value continuity of care with their regular GP. Building trust and meaningful communication are key when engaging general practice registrars (GPRs) in geriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- General Practice Training
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Older patients may exhibit reluctance towards engaging with general practice registrars (GPRs).
- Investigating patient attitudes towards GPRs is crucial for understanding this reluctance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the attitudes of older patients towards general practice registrars (GPRs).
- To identify factors influencing older patients' engagement with GPRs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 38 patients aged 60 and over.
- Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted and analyzed using template analysis.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: desire for continuity, access, openness, trust, and meaningful communication.
- Patient attitudes towards GPRs are significantly influenced by their relationship with their regular GP.
Conclusions:
- Older patients' engagement with GPRs is intrinsically linked to their established relationship with their primary general practitioner.
- Developing systems to ensure relational and informational continuity with a patient's regular GP is essential for effective GPR integration in geriatric care.
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