التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Educational models, participant experience and outcomes of a diploma course in practice management for Aboriginal Medical Services: a qualitative study. |
| المؤلفون: |
Magin, Parker, Paulson, Anthony, O'Brien, Christopher, Patsan, Irena, Fielding, Alison, van Driel, Mieke, Klein, Linda |
| المصدر: |
Australian Journal of Primary Health; 2023, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p349-357, 9p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
MEDICAL office management, VOCATIONAL guidance, HEALTH facilities, HEALTH of indigenous peoples, RESEARCH methodology, ALUMNAE & alumni, FAMILY medicine, HEALTH facility administration, INTERVIEWING, EXPERIENCE, QUALITATIVE research, CONTINUING education, PRIMARY health care, PHILOSOPHY of education, SPECIAL degree programs, COLLEGE graduates, PSYCHOSOCIAL factors, RESEARCH funding, THEMATIC analysis, INTERDISCIPLINARY education, EDUCATIONAL outcomes, VIDEO recording |
| مستخلص: |
Background: Practice managers and other administrative and management staff in Aboriginal Medical Services operate in a highly specialised cultural, social and administrative environment requiring a unique skill set. The TAFE NSW Diploma in Practice Management for Aboriginal Medical Services (DPMAMS) addresses the need for training in these skills. This study sought to explore DPMAMS graduates' experiences of having undertaken the diploma course, and the effects on their subsequent work practice and career. Methods: A qualitative study utilising individual, semi-structured interviews conducted via videoconference and employing a thematic analysis approach was performed. Results: Ten DPMAMS alumni participated. At the time of DPMAMS completion, two participants were Aboriginal Medical Services practice managers, two were reception staff, five were in non-practice manager administrative or management roles and one was in a clinical role. Principal themes in the study findings were related to (1) the rich and singular learning environment with emphasis on peer-to-peer learning (which also facilitated 'communities of practice' extending the collaborative learning model to post-DMAMS peer learning and support); (2) knowledge and subsequent professional and personal confidence (leading to taking on increased workplace responsibility including post-DPMAMS mentoring roles); (3) translational effects on personal work and professional performance; (4) translational effects on work processes at the participants' Aboriginal Medical Services; and (5) the permeating influence of Aboriginal culture and commitment to Aboriginal communities. Conclusions: The DPMAMS is an education/training program of perceived high value and fitness for purpose. The findings of utility of education that is empowered by culture, values and peer support may be applicable in wider settings. Practice managers in Aboriginal Medical Services operate in a highly specialised cultural, social and administrative environment requiring a unique skill set. The TAFE NSW Diploma in Practice Management for Aboriginal Medical Services addresses these skills. In this qualitative study, we explored alumni's experiences of the Diploma in Practice Management for Aboriginal Medical Services, and its influence on their work and careers. The Diploma in Practice Management for Aboriginal Medical Services entailed a rich and singular learning environment with emphasis on peer-to-peer learning, informed by a permeating influence of Aboriginal culture and commitment to Aboriginal communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |