Susan Hawken1. 1. Department of Psychological Medicine, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. s.hawken@auckland.ac.nz.
Abstract
AIMS: To find out how overseas-trained doctors (OTDs) rated the usefulness of the Professional Development component of the Overseas Doctors Training Programme in preparing them to work in the New Zealand health context. METHODS: An anonymous postal questionnaire was sent to all 89 doctors that passed the first three intakes of the Overseas Doctors Training Programme in Auckland. RESULTS: OTDs reported a significant increase in the level of comfort in communicating with patients once they were in a clinical setting (p<0.001), and with communicating effectively and safely with Maori (p<0.001). OTDs also reported that the ethical, legal, and reflective practice sessions prepared them adequately to work in New Zealand. There was a low response rate (30%). CONCLUSIONS: Responding OTDs said the Professional Development component was valuable and effective with respect to improving communication skills and patient-centred consultations.
AIMS: To find out how overseas-trained doctors (OTDs) rated the usefulness of the Professional Development component of the Overseas Doctors Training Programme in preparing them to work in the New Zealand health context. METHODS: An anonymous postal questionnaire was sent to all 89 doctors that passed the first three intakes of the Overseas Doctors Training Programme in Auckland. RESULTS: OTDs reported a significant increase in the level of comfort in communicating with patients once they were in a clinical setting (p<0.001), and with communicating effectively and safely with Maori (p<0.001). OTDs also reported that the ethical, legal, and reflective practice sessions prepared them adequately to work in New Zealand. There was a low response rate (30%). CONCLUSIONS: Responding OTDs said the Professional Development component was valuable and effective with respect to improving communication skills and patient-centred consultations.
Authors: Michael E Kalu; Sharon Switzer-Mclntrye; Martine Quesnel; Catherine Donnelly; Kathleen E Norman Journal: Physiother Can Date: 2021 Impact factor: 1.037