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General practitioner attitudes to day surgery

S Barrow1, A D Fisher, D M Seex

  • 1Research and Surveys Team, North Western Regional Health Authority, Manchester.

Journal of Public Health Medicine
|September 1, 1994
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General practitioners (GPs) expressed mixed support for expanding day surgery, primarily due to concerns about patient readmissions and complications, not primary care workload. Addressing resource and information needs of the Primary Care Team is crucial for future development.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Primary Care Medicine

Background:

  • Day surgery is gaining prominence in healthcare delivery.
  • The impact of day surgery on community health professionals remains under-researched.
  • This study focuses on the perspectives of general practitioners (GPs) within a specific health district.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate general practitioners' opinions on the expansion of day surgery.
  • To understand the factors influencing GP support for day surgery initiatives.
  • To assess the perceived merits of day surgery versus inpatient procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A structured questionnaire was distributed to all general practitioners in the Trafford Health District.
  • GPs were surveyed regarding their views on day surgery compared to inpatient surgery for equivalent conditions.

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  • Data was collected from 71 GPs, achieving a 65% response rate.

    • Main Results:

    • General practitioners showed only moderate support for the further expansion of day surgery services.
    • GP concerns were predominantly linked to potential patient readmissions and surgical complications.
    • Workload within the Primary Care Team was a lesser concern compared to patient safety issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Further expansion of day surgery necessitates increased attention to the resource and information requirements of the Primary Care Team.
    • Addressing GPs' concerns regarding readmissions and complications is vital for successful day surgery development.
    • Enhanced support systems for primary care professionals are essential for the successful integration of day surgery.