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Family medicine research assistants' experiences during COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.
Aksoy, Hilal; Ayhan Baser, Duygu; Fidanci, Izzet; Arsava, Ezgi Yetim; Cankurtaran, Mustafa.
  • Aksoy H; Department of Family Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Ayhan Baser D; Department of Family Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Fidanci I; Department of Family Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Arsava EY; Department of Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
  • Cankurtaran M; Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
Int J Clin Pract ; 75(5): e13975, 2021 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-998939
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

We aimed to learn about the experiences of family medicine research assistants during COVID-19 pandemic and to obtain information about improvement activities that can be done in similar situations. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

The study was conducted with the research assistants of X University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, who worked in the COVID-19 outpatient clinic during the pandemic period. The research was a qualitative research. Data were analysed using a thematic framework method.

RESULTS:

In all, 15 research assistants (11 females and 4 males) were included in the study. No remarkable difference was detected in the opinions with respect to their gender and their working period as a physician. The analysis revealed four main themes emotions experienced during pandemic, working environment, gains and reasons to choose "family medicine."

CONCLUSION:

Family medicine research assistants have important roles during pandemic. However, in this period, it is very important to know their views to provide the most accurate management and to meet their training needs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijcp.13975

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int J Clin Pract Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijcp.13975