Hartmann J, Nocon M, Hartmann H, Kilian M, Ordemann J, Müller JM. [Demands of private gastroenterologists for collaborative treatment concepts with clinics. Results of a Germany-wide survey].
Chirurg 2007;
78:462, 464-6, 468. [PMID:
17310355 DOI:
10.1007/s00104-006-1294-0]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
New demands and possibilities of collaboration between hospitals and private practices in Germany have appeared, now that the way has been opened legally. A poll was conducted to analyse the current status of collaboration between outpatient gastroenterologists and hospital surgical departments and to identify possible future collaborations.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
One thousand twenty-six private practices specialising in endoscopy were found by contacting the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians and additional internet research. Of these, 50% were randomly selected (513 private practices) and contacted by mail with anonymous questionnaires about cooperation with their clinical partners. Two hundred three (39.6%) practices responded, of which 200 could be analysed.
RESULTS
Of all practices reached, 75% considered the cooperation with clinics very valuable or even exceptional. Still, almost half (46%) suggested necessary improvements in these collaborations. Around a third of all contacted colleagues were already involved in projects following integrated care models. In about 80% of all participants, the main interest in integrated models was specified to be common therapy planning.
CONCLUSION
The data analysis of this study shows a substantial interest of private-practice gastroenterologists in close collaboration with hospitals. It is now up to the hospitals to open contracts with their medical outpatient partners.
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