A Program's Analysis of Communication Methods With Clinical Preceptors.
J Physician Assist Educ
; 29(1): 39-42, 2018 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29461454
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
Preceptors value communication with physician assistant (PA) educational programs. This study describes preceptors' perspectives about one PA program's established and new communication strategies to promote preceptor development and retention.METHODS:
An electronic survey of preceptors was conducted in December 2014. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.RESULTS:
Eighty-eight of 209 preceptors completed the survey (42% response rate). Preceptors reported satisfaction with communication frequency and quality. The most preferred topics were preceptor benefits, teaching strategies, feedback about students' performance, and program policy updates. Many preceptors reported not receiving communications sent by mail. A majority of preceptors preferred site visits at least once per year and in person.CONCLUSIONS:
Understanding preceptors' preferred topics helped the study program increase its emphasis on those topics. Knowledge that many preceptors do not receive mailed communications has prompted the program to use electronic communication for all communication types. The results reinforced the program's approach to site visits.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Physician Assistants
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Preceptorship
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Schools, Health Occupations
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Communication
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Physician Assist Educ
Journal subject:
EDUCACAO
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article