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Positive experiences with a specialist as facilitator in general practice
Marius Brostrøm Kousgaard1, Thorkil Thorsen
1Forskningsenheden for Almen Praksis i København og Afdeling for Almen Medicin, Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Københavns Universitet, Øster Farimagsgade 5, P.O. 2099, 1014 Copenhagen K, Denmark. marbro@sund.ku.dk
Danish Medical Journal
|June 9, 2012
Summary
Medical specialists, such as endocrinologists, can effectively facilitate quality improvement in general practice. This approach offers a positive learning experience and specific outcomes for general practitioners (GPs) and nurses.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement in Medicine
- Medical Education
Background:
- Quality improvement (QI) initiatives in general practice have increased, often utilizing general practitioners (GPs) or pharmacists as facilitators.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the effectiveness of non-GP/pharmacist professionals as QI facilitators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences and perceptions of general practitioners (GPs) and nurses when a medical specialist (endocrinologist) served as a facilitator for quality improvement.
- To assess the feasibility and impact of using medical specialists in QI facilitation within general practice.
Main Methods:
- Observational study of facilitation sessions.
- Interviews with participating healthcare professionals: 13 GPs, 4 nurses, and 1 endocrinologist.
- Study conducted in the Capital Region of Denmark.
Main Results:
- Facilitation sessions concentrated on pharmacological aspects of diabetes management.
- Participants reported positive and motivating learning experiences.
- Most participants identified specific learning outcomes from the sessions.
Conclusions:
- A trained medical specialist can successfully facilitate quality improvement in general practice for specific medical areas.
- GPs and practice staff found the facilitation by a medical specialist satisfactory.
- Further research is recommended to evaluate the clinical impact of such facilitation programs.
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