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A qualitative study of day release in Irish general practice training programmes
1Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre, Dublin 10, Republic of Ireland. alanbarry13@gmail.com
Summary
General practice trainees in Ireland find day release valuable for training. Enhancements like practice management content and better structure could improve learning experiences.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice Training
- Adult Learning Principles
Background:
- Day release is a component of General Practice Training Programmes.
- Understanding trainee perspectives on educational value is crucial for programme development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the educational value of day release for GP trainees.
- To identify areas for improvement in the day release component of training.
Main Methods:
- Postal questionnaires and focus groups were used.
- Six focus groups with 34 current and former GP trainees were conducted.
Main Results:
- Trainees recognized the educational value of day release.
- Suggested improvements include more practice management, external speakers, and trainee-led sessions.
- Enhanced structure and organization were recommended.
Conclusions:
- Day release is considered educationally valuable by GP trainees.
- Implementing suggested improvements can further optimize the learning experience.
- Small group learning formats are effective for adult learning in this context.
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