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Type: Journal article
Title: Mentoring for population health in general practice divisions
Author: Moss, J.
Mickan, S.
Fuller, J.
Procter, N.
Waters, B.
O'Rourke, P.
Citation: Australian Health Review, 2006; 30(1):46-55
Publisher: Australian Healthcare Association
Issue Date: 2006
ISSN: 0156-5788
1449-8944
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John R. Moss, Sharon M. Mickan, Jeffrey D. Fuller, Nicholas G. Procter, Barb A. Waters and Peter K. O'Rourke
Abstract: This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a three-way model of service development mentoring. This population health mentoring program was funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing to enable staff from eight Divisions of General Practice in South Australia to gain a sound understanding of population health concepts relevant to their workplace. The distinguishing features of service development mentoring were that the learning was grounded within an individual's work setting and experience; there was an identified population health problem or issue confronting the Division of General Practice; and there was an expectation of enhanced organisational performance. A formal evaluation found a consensus among all learners that mentoring was a positive and worthwhile experience, where they had achieved what they had set out to do. Mentors found the model of learning agreeable and effective. Division executive officers recognised enhanced skills among their "learner" colleagues, and commented positively on the benefits to their organisations through the development of well researched and relevant projects, with the potential to improve the efficiency of their population health activities.
Keywords: Humans
Problem Solving
Job Satisfaction
Family Practice
Models, Organizational
Mentors
South Australia
Rights: © 2006 Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association
DOI: 10.1071/ah060046
Published version: http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=200602888;res=APAFT
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