Qualitative Evaluation of a Pilot Physician Training Program in Long-Term Care Facilities in Switzerland.

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Title
Qualitative Evaluation of a Pilot Physician Training Program in Long-Term Care Facilities in Switzerland.
Journal
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Author(s)
Truchard E.R., Jones L., Bosisio F., Bizzozzero T., Ronga A., Jox R.J., Büla C.
ISSN
1538-9375 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1525-8610
Publication state
Published
Issued date
02/2024
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
25
Number
2
Pages
275-277.e1
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Increasing demand for long-term care facilities (LTCFs) and increasingly complex medical needs of LTCF residents necessitate recruiting new physician graduates and developing programs which provide them with experience and specific skills in geriatric and palliative medicine. We developed an educational program for physicians in training, which combines 1 year of immersion at 20% full-time equivalent with (1) theoretical teaching, (2) clinical exposure under the supervision of a senior LTCF physician, and (3) structured case presentations and debriefing with experienced geriatricians. This article presents a preliminary qualitative evaluation of this program from the perspectives of the trainees, supervising physicians, and public health stakeholders. The program was well accepted by all parties and showed positive effects on trainees' interest in long-term care medicine. Suggestions for improving future programs and their implementation are provided.
Keywords
Humans, Aged, Long-Term Care, Switzerland, Health Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Internship and Residency, Physicians, Geriatric medicine, long-term care facilities, palliative medicine, postgraduate physician training
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