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Maria Bundgaard1, Dorte Ejg Jarbøl1, Jens Søndergaard1
1Research Unit of General Practice, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløws vej 9A, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
Family Practice
|March 18, 2022
Summary
Quality improvement in Danish general practice is enhanced by local clusters managed by general practitioners (GPs). Active, frequent meetings with relevant content significantly boost GP benefits and collaboration.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Primary Care Management
Background:
- Quality clusters were implemented in Danish general practice in 2018.
- This initiative aimed to anchor quality improvement within local groups of general practitioners (GPs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the organizational structure of quality clusters.
- To assess general practitioners' self-reported benefits from participating in these clusters.
- To explore the relationship between cluster organization and perceived benefits.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted among Danish general practitioners.
- Data collected included cluster organization details (size, meetings, content) and self-reported benefits (overall, internal clinic changes, external collaboration).
Main Results:
- 108 clusters and 1,219 GPs participated.
- Approximately 70% of GPs reported significant overall benefits.
- Positive associations were found between frequent, active meetings (3-6 per year, mixed types, group work, guideline use) and higher overall benefits.
Conclusions:
- Active and frequent cluster meetings with relevant content enhance GP-perceived benefits and inter-GP collaboration.
- There is potential to further develop collaboration with other healthcare providers through these clusters.
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