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. 2023 Oct 30;24(6):359-360.
doi: 10.1002/jgf2.654. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Protecting the primary care physicians' well-being

Kiyoshi Shikino  1   2 , Akemi Ando  3   4 , Yutaro Okamoto  5 , Asako Miyazawa  6 , Taku Harada  7   8
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Protecting the primary care physicians' well-being

Kiyoshi Shikino et al. J Gen Fam Med. .

Abstract

Seminar participants collaborated as a team to improve their organization, work environment, and labor issues using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle. The PDCA cycle helps healthcare providers identify risks and hazards in their work environment and address daily issues. It guides them in planning and executing improvements while enabling progress tracking and encouraging further considerations for implementation.

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FIGURE 1
Plan‐Do‐Check‐Act cycle for improving health professionals' well‐being. The items represent specific elements extracted from the content used to enhance the working environment within medical institutions, particularly in the context of occupational health. The items serve as focal points for implementing the PDCA cycle to guide the continuous improvement efforts in accordance with the identified elements.
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