The needs and preferences of general practitioners regarding their CPD learning: a Free State perspective

Figures & data

Figure 1: Learning opportunities preferences (n = 57).

Figure 2: Top 10 choices for training needs (n = 57).

Table 1: Factors influencing usage of UFS Department of Family Medicine Refresher Course opportunities (n = 60).

Influencing factor		Percentage (%)
Cannot afford time away from practice/hospital		70
Difficult to find locums		37
Distance away from practice/hospital and home		32
Course too long		18
Would prefer lectures after hours		17
Lack of finances/sponsors		13
Would prefer a different educational method		12
Lectures do not meet my needs		7
Other	Was not aware of courses/not informed	7
	Patient/academic responsibilities	2
	Difficult for locum to miss work (financially)	2