Korean J Fam Pract. 2018; 8(6): 935-939  https://doi.org/10.21215/kjfp.2018.8.6.935
A Survey on the Recognition of Family Doctor Registration Program of Healthcare Workers in a General Hospital in Seoul
Mina Cho, Soshin Kye*, Juhyun Lee, Sejin Oh, Yeonhee Kim, Hankyu Choi, Kichul Kim, Kyuha Lee
Department of Family Medicine, National Police Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Soshin Kye
Tel: +82-2-3400-1395, Fax: +82-2-3400-1366
E-mail: soskye@police.go.kr
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0687-6866
Received: July 26, 2017; Accepted: August 7, 2017; Published online: December 20, 2018.
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Abstract
Background: The need for family doctor registration programs (FDRPs) is constantly rising in order to reinforce primary healthcare. This study involved a questionnaire for healthcare workers to survey their recognition of FDRPs.
Methods: In total, 315 healthcare workers were surveyed using structured self-reporting questionnaires from October 2016 to December 2016. The questionnaire was designed to survey the respondents on the following areas: general characteristics, registration of FDRPs, and the influence of FDRPs.
Results: About 69.8% of respondents replied that they would enroll in an FDRP. In addition, the respondents showed a generally positive assessment of the impact of FDRPs on the healthcare system.
Conclusion: Additional studies should be designed in order to strengthen the positioning of clinics and to provide solutions against negative opinions about FDRPs.
Keywords: Physicians, Family; Healthcare System; Health Personnel; Primary Health Care
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