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Burgmann, S; Paier-Abuzahra, M; Sprenger, M; Avian, A; Siebenhofer, A.
Identifying key policy objectives for strong primary care: a cross-sectional study.
Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2023; 24: e52
Doi: 10.1017/S1463423623000403
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Burgmann Sarah
- Paier-Abuzahra Muna
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Avian Alexander
- Siebenhofer-Kroitzsch Andrea
- Sprenger Martin
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- AIM: The aim of this study was to identify key policy objectives by investigating the perception of important stakeholders and affected professionals concerning relevance and feasibility of a successful primary care (PC) reform. BACKGROUND: Since 2013, the Austrian PC system has been undergoing a reform process to establish multiprofessional primary care units. The reforms have various defined objectives and lack clear priorities. METHODS: After the definition and consensus-based selection of 12 policy objectives, a cross-sectional online survey on their relevance and feasibility was distributed via email and social media to PC and public health networks. The survey was conducted in the period from January to February 2020. Results were analyzed descriptively, and further, Pearson Chi-Square Test or Fisher's Exact Test was performed for group comparison regarding respondents' characteristics. Open-ended responses were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. FINDINGS: In total, 169 questionnaires were completed. A total of 46.3% of the responders had more than 20 years of professional experience (female: 60.5%). A mandatory internship in general practice, vocational training for general practice, and a modern remuneration system were the three top-rated policy objectives regarding relevance. A mandatory internship in general practice, specialization in general practice, and coding of services and diagnosis were assessed as the most feasible objectives. The group comparisons regarding working field, years of professional experience, age, and sex did not show any meaningful results in the evaluation of relevance and feasibility. DISCUSSION: In the view of the study participants, easily obtainable objectives include adapting the duration and setting of internships for medical students, as well as mandatory vocational training for GP trainees. Further efforts are necessary to achieve complex objectives such as the adoption of a modern remuneration scheme and a comprehensive quality assurance program. Building capacity and creating team-oriented environments are also important aspects of a successful PC reform.
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- Humans - administration & dosage
- Female - administration & dosage
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- General Practice - administration & dosage
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- health care reform
- health policy
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- primary care
- questionnaire
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