NDLI: How does postgraduate diploma in Family Medicine impact on primary care doctors?

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Khan, Abdul Jalil Sethi, Ahsan Fazid, Sheraz Haq, Zia Ul Raza, Javaria Patel, Mumtaz
Abstract	Background Over the last decade, the emphasis on improving the education and training of family physicians has increased. World Health Organization has also emphasized the importance of a trained primary care workforce. In 2017, Khyber Medical University (KMU) Peshawar initiated a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine for doctors working in primary care, to upgrade their skills and knowledge as Family Physicians. To justify the allocation of resources, there is a need for research on the impact of such programs. This study explores the impact of Diploma in Family Medicine (DFM) on primary care doctors in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It also identifies the barriers associated with learning and its translation to practice. Methods A mixed-method explanatory study was conducted from February 2019-2020. Forty-five graduates from the DFM program at KMU were invited to participate in this study. The quantitative data was collected through questionnaires (n=30) and the results were then explained further through qualitative focus group interviews (n=24). Descriptive statistics were calculated for the quantitative data and thematic analysis was performed for the qualitative data. Results The respondents (n=30/45) were satisfied from the course content and delivery. They agreed that the course is useful (93.3%), relevant to their learning needs (86.7%) and they were able apply it to their clinical practice (100%). The qualitative findings also corroborated that the course improved both the clinical and consultation skills of the participants. The learning environment encouraged them to identify their learning needs and attain new competencies. They reported being more patient-centered and evidence-based, which increased patients’ satisfaction. The program also resulted in increased career opportunities and other monetary benefits. Despite the blended nature of the program, the participants found it challenging to balance training with the provision of services. Conclusion One-year Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine is focused, practical and relevant to the learning needs of primary healthcare physicians. The policymakers should consider provision of such training opportunities in both public and private-sector. Future research should explore the long-term impact of such programs on healthcare outcomes.
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ISSN	14726920
DOI	10.1186/s12909-022-03136-w
Journal	BMC Medical Education
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	22
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2022-02-05
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Medical Education Theory of Medicine Bioethics Family Medicine Family Practice General Practitioner Primary Care Theory of Medicine/Bioethics
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Resource Type	Article
Subject	Education Medicine
Journal Impact Factor	2.7/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.4/2023

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
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