title: Learning needs analysis--developing a new tool for general practice training.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  General practice registrars are a diverse group of doctors, each with a unique set of learning needs. This diversity sets training providers the challenge of identifying the learning needs of individual registrars early and then tailoring their educational programs to meet those needs.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This article describes the development of a multicomponent learning needs analysis tool designed to better identify registrars' learning needs in both knowledge content and attitudinal areas.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The accurate identification of registrars' individual and common learning needs allows the creation of more appropriate learning plans and the tailoring of shared educational activities to suit both individuals and the group.
authors.affiliation: The Joint Universities Centre for Education and Training in General Practice, Department of General Practice, The University Of Melbourne.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: O'Shea
authors.forename: Neil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Spike
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D002983:Clinical Competence; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans