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Table 8 Mean scores for competencies related to the impact of family physicians as leaders and champions of COPC

From: Development of a family physician impact assessment tool in the district health system of the Western Cape Province, South Africa

Competency for the role

Mean score

The family physician is aware of the health problems of the local community/district.

3.5

The family physician has a vision for health promotion in the community served and has communicated this to the staff.

3.4

The family physician is currently engaged in/supporting health promotion in the community served.

3.3

The family physician engages with other community-based resources and services i.e. NGOs, churches, local government.

3.0

The family physician engages with local community leaders.

2.7

The family physician is involved in strengthening community-based services i.e. joining, training, collaborating or supporting community health care workers and home-based carers.

3.1

The family physician has a vision beyond the hospital/clinic to making a positive impact on the health of the community served and has communicated this to the staff.

3.2

The family physician manages patients in a step-down or rehabilitation facility.

2.6

The family physician is involved in strengthening/improving a step-down or rehabilitation facility.

2.7