Open AccessCurrent State of Quantitative Data Available for Examining the Work of Family Physicians in Canada
Author(s) -
Monica Aggarwal,
Alan Katz,
Ivy Oandasan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.391
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 1715-6580
pISSN - 1715-6572
DOI - 10.12927/hcpol.2021.26578
Subject(s) - work (physics) , data collection , state (computer science) , distribution (mathematics) , current (fluid) , data science , medicine , computer science , sociology , engineering , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , mathematical analysis , social science , mathematics , algorithm
In Canada, there is no single source of data describing the number, distribution and work of family physicians (FPs). This study examines the state of national and provincial/territorial data sources for FPs in comparison with the College of Family Physicians of Canada's Family Medicine Professional Profile. Data sources were assessed through key informant interviews and document analysis. Findings indicate that there is significant variability on what is measured across jurisdictions, resulting in comparability challenges. A measurement framework that accurately describes the number, distribution and work of FPs with a pan-Canadian data collection strategy is urgently needed for effective health human resource planning.