Advancing integrated paediatric care in Australian general practices: Qualitative insights from the SC4C GP-paediatrician model of care.
Crespo-Gonzalez, C
Hodgins, M
Zurynski, Y
Meyers Morris, T
Le, J
Wheeler, K
Khano, S
Germano, S
Hiscock, H
Lingam, R
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- PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
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- Journal Article
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- PLoS One, 2024, 19, (5), pp. e0302815
- Issue Date:
- 2024
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dc.contributor.author | Crespo-Gonzalez, C | |
dc.contributor.author | Hodgins, M | |
dc.contributor.author | Zurynski, Y | |
dc.contributor.author | Meyers Morris, T | |
dc.contributor.author | Le, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Wheeler, K | |
dc.contributor.author | Khano, S | |
dc.contributor.author | Germano, S | |
dc.contributor.author | Hiscock, H | |
dc.contributor.author | Lingam, R | |
dc.contributor.editor | Graham, SM | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2024-08-06T03:38:30Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-04-14 | |
dc.date.available | 2024-08-06T03:38:30Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
dc.identifier.citation | PLoS One, 2024, 19, (5), pp. e0302815 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1932-6203 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1932-6203 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180145 | |
dc.description.abstract | The Strengthening Care for Children (SC4C) is a general practitioner (GP)-paediatrician integrated model of care that consists of co-consulting sessions and case discussions in the general practice setting, with email and telephone support provided by paediatricians to GPs during weekdays. This model was implemented in 21 general practices in Australia (11 Victoria and 10 New South Wales). Our study aimed to identify the factors moderating the implementation of SC4C from the perspectives of GPs, general practice personnel, paediatricians and families. We conducted a qualitative study as part of the mixed-methods implementation evaluation of the SC4C trial. We collected data through virtual and in-person focus groups at the general practices and phone, virtual and in-person interviews. Data was analysed using an iterative hybrid inductive-deductive thematic analysis. Twenty-one focus groups and thirty-seven interviews were conducted. Overall, participants found SC4C acceptable and suitable for general practices, with GPs willing to learn and expand their paediatric care role. GPs cited improved confidence and knowledge due to the model. Paediatricians reported an enhanced understanding of the general practice context and the strain under which GPs work. GPs and paediatricians reported that this model allowed them to build trust-based relationships with a common goal of improving care for children. Additionally, they felt some aspects, including the lack of remuneration and the work and effort required to deliver the model, need to be considered for the long-term success of the model. Families expressed their satisfaction with the shared knowledge and quality of care jointly delivered by GPs and paediatricians and highlighted that this model of care provides easy access to specialty services without out-of-pocket costs. Future research should focus on finding strategies to ensure the long-term Implementation of this model of care with a particular focus on the individual stressors in general practices. | |
dc.format | Electronic-eCollection | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
dc.relation.ispartof | PLoS One | |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.1371/journal.pone.0302815 | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
dc.subject.classification | General Science & Technology | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practitioners | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Child | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatricians | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Focus Groups | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatrics | |
dc.subject.mesh | Delivery of Health Care, Integrated | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Focus Groups | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatrics | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.subject.mesh | Child | |
dc.subject.mesh | Delivery of Health Care, Integrated | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practitioners | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatricians | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practitioners | |
dc.subject.mesh | General Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Child | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatricians | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Female | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Focus Groups | |
dc.subject.mesh | Qualitative Research | |
dc.subject.mesh | Pediatrics | |
dc.subject.mesh | Delivery of Health Care, Integrated | |
dc.title | Advancing integrated paediatric care in Australian general practices: Qualitative insights from the SC4C GP-paediatrician model of care. | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 19 | |
utslib.location.activity | United States | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney | |
pubs.organisational-group | University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health | |
utslib.copyright.status | open_access | * |
dc.rights.license | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
dc.date.updated | 2024-08-06T03:38:27Z | |
pubs.issue | 5 | |
pubs.publication-status | Published online | |
pubs.volume | 19 | |
utslib.citation.issue | 5 |
Abstract:
The Strengthening Care for Children (SC4C) is a general practitioner (GP)-paediatrician integrated model of care that consists of co-consulting sessions and case discussions in the general practice setting, with email and telephone support provided by paediatricians to GPs during weekdays. This model was implemented in 21 general practices in Australia (11 Victoria and 10 New South Wales). Our study aimed to identify the factors moderating the implementation of SC4C from the perspectives of GPs, general practice personnel, paediatricians and families. We conducted a qualitative study as part of the mixed-methods implementation evaluation of the SC4C trial. We collected data through virtual and in-person focus groups at the general practices and phone, virtual and in-person interviews. Data was analysed using an iterative hybrid inductive-deductive thematic analysis. Twenty-one focus groups and thirty-seven interviews were conducted. Overall, participants found SC4C acceptable and suitable for general practices, with GPs willing to learn and expand their paediatric care role. GPs cited improved confidence and knowledge due to the model. Paediatricians reported an enhanced understanding of the general practice context and the strain under which GPs work. GPs and paediatricians reported that this model allowed them to build trust-based relationships with a common goal of improving care for children. Additionally, they felt some aspects, including the lack of remuneration and the work and effort required to deliver the model, need to be considered for the long-term success of the model. Families expressed their satisfaction with the shared knowledge and quality of care jointly delivered by GPs and paediatricians and highlighted that this model of care provides easy access to specialty services without out-of-pocket costs. Future research should focus on finding strategies to ensure the long-term Implementation of this model of care with a particular focus on the individual stressors in general practices.
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