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July 24, 2024Schweizerische medizinische WochenschriftOpen Access

Self-directed learning among general practitioners in the German-speaking part of Switzerland: a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews

Benny Wohlfarth Noa Linder Felix Schmitz Roman Hari Achim Elfering Sissel Guttormsen

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This research aimed to investigate the self-directed learning (SDL) habits of Swiss general practitioners from the German-speaking part of Switzerland, understanding how they acquire new knowledge, exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these habits and identifying optimisation strategies for their future self-directed learning.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68e5f2e3b6db643587587d73 https://doi.org/10.57187/s.3436

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