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Monitoring Section 63 activities
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|October 1, 1977
Summary
Analysis of Section 63 educational activities for general practitioners (GPs) in North-West Region revealed attendance patterns. A small group of frequent attendees accounted for most sessions, while some GPs never attended these important continuing professional development events.
Area of Science:
- Continuing Professional Development
- Primary Care Education
- General Practice Training
Background:
- Section 63 provides educational activities for general practitioners (GPs).
- Understanding attendance patterns is crucial for effective regional planning and resource allocation in GP education.
- Previous analyses of GP attendance at educational events in the North-West Region were limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the descriptions of educational activities provided for GPs under Section 63 in the North-West Region.
- To examine the attendance patterns of GPs listed with the Salford Family Practitioner Committee.
- To inform future planning of educational activities for general practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of published descriptions of Section 63 educational activities.
- Examination of attendance records for general practitioners within the Salford Family Practitioner Committee.
- Categorization of educational topics based on the Royal College of General Practitioners guidelines.
Main Results:
- A small group of 19% of GPs accounted for over half of all attendances.
- 14% of GPs never attended any Section 63 meetings.
- Over 80% of topics aligned with Royal College of General Practitioners guidelines; evening meetings and proximity to Salford were preferred.
- Few GPs (12%) traveled more than ten miles to attend meetings.
Conclusions:
- Attendance at Section 63 educational activities is uneven, with a core group of frequent attendees and a notable proportion of non-attendees.
- Meeting format (evening) and location (within ten miles of Salford) significantly influence GP participation.
- A standardized reporting system for local organizers is recommended to improve regional planning and the effectiveness of educational programs for general practitioners.