Claire Mahoney, Ian R Williams, Karen Lamb, Neil Spike, Lawrie McArthur, Parker Magin, Michael Bentley, Colleen Bradford, Harriet Hiscock, Rebecca Irwin, Lena Sanci
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Abstract
Background and objectives: The burden of disease for Australian children from non-acute conditions is growing; however, little is known about how well prevocational training experiences prepare trainee doctors. This study examines the confidence of general practice registrars in managing paediatric consultations in primary care and whether confidence varies by prevocational training type.
Method: This was a cross-sectional national survey of Australian general practice registrars that measured confidence in managing paediatric primary care presentations.
Results: Respondents reported feeling confident (65%) or very confident (8%) in managing paediatrics in primary care, with higher confidence for those more advanced in their training or with greater exposure to paediatrics during prevocational training. Regression models showed registrars were more likely to report higher confidence when managing acute versus non-acute presentations.
Discussion: Although most registrars reported confidence in managing paediatric presentations, confidence levels were notably lower for non-acute conditions and when prevocational training experiences included limited exposure to paediatric patients.
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The Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP) aims to provide relevant, evidence-based, clearly articulated information to Australian general practitioners (GPs) to assist them in providing the highest quality patient care, applicable to the varied geographic and social contexts in which GPs work and to all GP roles as clinician, researcher, educator, practice team member and opinion leader. All articles are subject to peer review before they are accepted for publication.