Original Article
A survey on double-preceptor system in standardized residency training of general practitioners
Rong Zhou, Zhigang Pan, Qian Chen, Xiangjie Zhang, Yuan Zhang
Published 2014-08-04
Cite as Chin J Gen Pract, 2014, 13(8): 644-648. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-7368.2014.08.010
Abstract
ObjectiveTo survey the double-preceptor system in standardized residency training of general practitioners(GPs).
MethodsA questionnaire survey was conducted among 48 residents, 53 clinical and community preceptors during May and June 2013.
ResultsThe preceptors mostly agree with the necessity to carry out double-preceptor system. 82.8%(24/29) clinical preceptors, 95.8%(23/24)community preceptors and 89.6%(43/48) residents considered that it was very effective.Less than half of the clinical(13/29)and community(11/24)preceptors knew very clearly about their responsibilities and obligations; 93.1%(27/29)clinical preceptors and 95.8%(23/24)community preceptors hoped to receive corresponding training courses.72.4%(21/29)clinical preceptors and 75.0%(18/24)community preceptors communicated with residents frequently, 75.9%(22/29)clinical preceptors thought"residents were not actively involved"was the main obstacle in the implementation of double-preceptor system.The guide contents were focused on clinical skills, scientific research and how to pass assessments.The main approaches were interviews, checking the quality of medical instruments and small lecture.Only 6.9%(2/29)clinical preceptors conducted outpatient teaching, 83.3%(40/48)residents thought"tutors did not knew clearly about their responsibilities and obligations"was the main obstacle in the practice of double-preceptor system.Regarding how to evaluate the double-preceptor system, clinical and community preceptors tended to use examination results and feedback of residents.Clinical preceptors, community preceptors and residents all gave low comments about the preceptor-resident contact handbook. 87.5%(21/24) community preceptors thought"lack of corresponding incentive mechanisms"was the main obstacle in the practice of double-preceptor system.
ConclusionsDouble-preceptor system has been widely recognized by both preceptors and students.In order to improve the system, we should conduct tutor training courses regularly and establish an effective mechanism to assess and evaluate tutors.
Key words:
General practitioner; Preceptorship; Questionnaires
Contributor Information
Rong Zhou
Department of General Practice, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
Zhigang Pan
Qian Chen
Xiangjie Zhang
Yuan Zhang
