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Preparatory graduate professional training in general practice by using the 'experiential learning' framework.
Mora Claramita1,2, Fitriana Murriya Ekawati2, Aghnaa Gayatri2
11Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Radiopoetro Building 6th floor, Jalan Farmako Sekip Utara, Yogyakarta, 55281 Indonesia.
Asia Pacific Family Medicine
|June 2, 2018
Summary
This study evaluated a graduate general practice (GP) training program in Indonesia using experiential learning. The program moderately increased GPs' knowledge and satisfaction, supporting its use for future residency training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Primary Care
- General Practice Training
Background:
- General Practitioners (GPs) in Indonesia traditionally lack formal graduate professional training.
- The recent introduction of graduate general practice (GP) necessitates a structured training framework.
- Equipping GPs with person-centered, comprehensive care skills is crucial for effective primary care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a graduate professional training program for GPs in Indonesia.
- To assess the effectiveness of an 'experiential learning' framework in GP education.
- To provide a foundation for developing formal residency training in general practice.
Main Methods:
- A pre-posttest study design involving 159 experienced GPs from Yogyakarta and Jakarta.
- Implementation of a 40-week 'weekly clinical updates on primary care medicine' (WCU) curriculum with weekly consultant meetings.
- Assessment of knowledge through pre-posttests using 100 clinical cases and reinforcement through group discussions.
Main Results:
- Participant knowledge significantly increased post-training (p<0.05), with mean scores rising from 50.64 to 72.77 in Yogyakarta and 39.37 to 51.81 in Jakarta.
- GPs demonstrated an ability to reflect on patient-care principles within general practice.
- High participant satisfaction was reported, alongside a strong desire for formal residency training.
Conclusions:
- The graduate educational framework based on experiential learning is effective for GP training in Indonesia.
- This framework enhances general practitioners' comprehension, leading to improved primary care practice.
- The study supports the framework's utility in preparing GPs for formal residency programs.