Factors associated with the attraction and retention of family and community medicine and nursing residents in rural settings: a qualitative study
G. Tort-Nasarre,
Josep Vidal-Alaball,
M. J. Fígols Pedrosa
et al.
Abstract:Background
The current shortage of primary care doctors and nurses is causing difficulties in replacement, and this shortage is expected to increase. This situation is more pronounced in rural environments than in urban ones. Family and community care specialty training is a key component of both the transition to clinical practice and the retention of new professionals. The aim of this study is to explore the attitudes and perceptions of internal medicine residents and internal nurse residents… Show more
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