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Can we understand partnerships in general practice? A pilot study
J Soutter1, M P Eccles, J Newton
1Centre for Health Services Research, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Background:
Partnerships have been investigated in different professions, but other than identifying problems, little work has been carried out on general practice.
Objective:
The aim of this present study was to develop methods for studying partnerships in general practice.
Method:
A tripartite methodological approach was used, with questionnaires adapted from other instruments in use in other professions, followed by an individual interview with each partner, and non-participant observation at a partnership meeting. Results for one case-study partnership are given.
Results:
There were no major differences between the partners on all dimensions measured; the minor differences indicated by the results of the questionnaires were corroborated by the partner interviews and observations.
Conclusions:
We conclude that the use of such techniques could provide support to partnerships going through significant periods of change.