Patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of primary healthcare physicians in Oman
Other Title(s)
إدراك المرضى لمهارات التواصل و المهارات السريرية لأطباء الرعاية الصحية الأولية في سلطنة عمان
Joint Authors
Jaju, Sanjay
al-Kundiah, Nuha
al-Wailyah, Sarah
al-Mihrizi, Abd al-Aziz Mahmud
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 2 (31 May. 2019), pp.148-152, 5 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2019-05-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objectives: As a large proportion of patients are seen in primary healthcare (PHC) centres, it is important to explore patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of PHC physicians.
In Oman, PHC is provided by both trained family physicians (FPs) and general practitioners (GPs).
Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted at 12 PHC centres in Muscat Governorate, Oman between November 2014 and August 2015.
Adult Omani patients’ perceptions of Omani and other Arabic-speaking doctors were examined using an Arabic translation of a validated self-administered questionnaire.
Results: A total of 626 patients completed the questionnaire (response rate: 100%).
The patients’ responses were significantly more positive towards FPs compared to GPs on whether the doctor provided reassurance (P = 0.03), took a complete medical history (P = 0.03) and gave the patient the opportunity of a follow-up with the same doctor (P = 0.01).
Conclusion: Certain skills in communication and clinical aspects of FPs were favourably viewed by patients compared to GPs
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Kundiah, Nuha& al-Wailyah, Sarah& Jaju, Sanjay& al-Mihrizi, Abd al-Aziz Mahmud. 2019. Patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of primary healthcare physicians in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.148-152.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Kundiah, Nuha…[et al.]. Patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of primary healthcare physicians in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 19, no. 2 (May. 2019), pp.148-152.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Kundiah, Nuha& al-Wailyah, Sarah& Jaju, Sanjay& al-Mihrizi, Abd al-Aziz Mahmud. Patients’ perceptions of communication and clinical skills of primary healthcare physicians in Oman. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2019. Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.148-152.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-895462
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 151-152
Record ID
BIM-895462