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ArticleAdvances in health sciences education : theory and practice2024

Advancing collaboration in health professions education in the general practice domain, developing a national research agenda.

Esther de Groot, Marianne Mak-van der Vossen, Irene Slootweg, Meryem Çorum, Anneke Kramer, Jean Muris, Nynke Scherpbier, Bart Thoonen, Roger Damoiseaux

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Article in Advances in health sciences education : theory and practice, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Esther de GrootJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands. e.degroot@umcutrecht.nl.ORCID 0000-0003-0388-385X
Marianne Mak-van der VossenDepartment of General Practice, and Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-7810-6575
Irene SlootwegDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2858-3837
Meryem ÇorumJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Anneke KramerDepartment of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-7560-2669
Jean MurisDepartment of Family Medicine, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-8780-476X
Nynke ScherpbierDepartment of Primary and Long-term Care, Groningen Medical Center, Groningen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-4818-3382
Bart ThoonenDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-9991-3851
Roger DamoiseauxJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-8052-0302

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Abstract

backgroundHealth professions education (HPE) research in the General Practice domain (GP-HPE) is vital for high-quality healthcare. Collaboration among GP-HPE researchers is crucial but challenging. Formulating a research agenda, involving stakeholders, and fostering inter-institutional collaboration can address these challenges and connect educational research and practice.

methodsWe used Q-methodology to explore perspectives on GP-HPE research of participants from all Dutch postgraduate GP training institutes. Participants individually sorted statements based on the relevance of future GP-HPE research for educational practice. Data analysis comprised inverted factor analysis, rotation, and qualitative interpretation of configurations of all statements. The National Meeting on Educational Research took a participatory approach.

resultsWe included 73 participants with diverse involvement in GP-HPE research. We identified five distinct perspectives, each representing a research focus area for developing and innovating GP education: the clinician scientist, the socially engaged GP, the specific GP identity, the GP as an entrepreneur, and the GP engaged in lifelong learning. DISCUSSION: The resulting five perspectives align with General Practice hallmarks. Q-methodology and a participatory approach facilitated collaboration among stakeholders. Successful inter-institutional collaboration requires a common goal, neutral leadership, participant commitment, regular meetings, audit trail support, process transparency, and reflexivity. Future research should address evidence gaps within these perspectives.

conclusionUsing Q-methodology turned out to be valuable for compiling a national research agenda for GP-HPE research. The research process helped to cross boundaries between researchers in different institutions, thus putting inter-institutional collaborative advantage center stage. Our approach could provide a conceivable procedure for HPE researchers worldwide.

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Cooperative BehaviorGeneral PracticeHumansNetherlandsResearchGeneral PracticeInter-institutional research collaborationQ-methodologyResearch agenda

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PMCPMC11369045

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