TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of a sexually transmissible infections education program : lessons for general practice learning
AU - Reath, Jennifer
AU - Abbott, Penny
AU - Dadich, Ann
AU - Hosseinzadeh, Hassan
AU - Hu, Wendy
AU - Kang, Melissa
AU - Usherwood, Tim
AU - Murray, Carolyn
AU - Bourne, Chris
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - Background: The New South Wales (NSW) Sexually Transmissible Infections Program Unit (STIPU) produced nine resources to support the diagnosis and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in general practice. Objective: In this study, we explored the processes of developing the resources and outcomes achieved. Methods: We analysed project documents and undertook a focus group interview with the STIPU Working Group to evaluate resource development and dissemination. Interviews with general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs), combined with previously reported survey findings, provided an outcomes evaluation. Results: STIPU used a rigorous, multimodal approach to develop evidence-based clinical resources. GPs and PNs received information opportunistically rather than through targeted searches unless they had a particular interest. GPs were less aware of online re-sources. Discussion: STIPU’s best practice translation of clinical guidelines could be enhanced by promotion of online resources, links through general practice software, strong engagement with general practice organisations, and developing the role of PNs.
AB - Background: The New South Wales (NSW) Sexually Transmissible Infections Program Unit (STIPU) produced nine resources to support the diagnosis and management of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in general practice. Objective: In this study, we explored the processes of developing the resources and outcomes achieved. Methods: We analysed project documents and undertook a focus group interview with the STIPU Working Group to evaluate resource development and dissemination. Interviews with general practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses (PNs), combined with previously reported survey findings, provided an outcomes evaluation. Results: STIPU used a rigorous, multimodal approach to develop evidence-based clinical resources. GPs and PNs received information opportunistically rather than through targeted searches unless they had a particular interest. GPs were less aware of online re-sources. Discussion: STIPU’s best practice translation of clinical guidelines could be enhanced by promotion of online resources, links through general practice software, strong engagement with general practice organisations, and developing the role of PNs.
KW - Australia
KW - family medicine
KW - health education
KW - sexually transmitted diseases
UR - http://handle.uws.edu.au:8081/1959.7/uws:34249
UR - http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2016/march/evaluation-of-a-sexually-transmissible-infections-education-program-lessons-for-general-practice-learning/
M3 - Article
SN - 0300-8495
VL - 45
SP - 123
EP - 128
JO - Australian Family Physician
JF - Australian Family Physician
IS - 3
ER -
