| Theme | Theme description | Percentage of total responders (n = 133) | Illustrative quotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexibility and accessibility | Podcasts are convenient and accessible, and can be listened to while doing other activities, such as commuting or exercising | 78.9% |
'Flexibility in engaging with teaching, ability to you revise in natural gaps in the day (commute) or while doing other tasks (chores) […]' GPST 'easily accessible on the go, can multitask and revise/ lear[n] simultaneously.' GPT 'The opportunity for up-to-date information to be disseminated / expert opinion to be shared in a brief format is invaluable.' GPST |
| Diversity of offering | Podcasts cover a variety of topics, accommodate different time restraints, support auditory learners and offer an engaging alternative to reading | 35.3% |
'For people with neurodiversity or dyslexia podcasts can be particularly helpful. […] Listening is much easier and more appealing to me than reading.' GPT
'I have listened to bitesize podcasts for studying for my AKT and I found these helpful consolidating my learning from reading/practise questions prior to the exam.' GPST 'Short podcasts if you have a 10-minute drive to a house call might be great or an hour looking at something more in depth if you are at home.' GPT |
| Autonomy of learning | Podcasts can be paused and replayed to enhance learning, and can be used offline | 9.0% |
'I can play back areas I didn't catch or understand.' GPST
'Can be listened to in chunks/start and stop as you want.' GPST 'Doctor directed learning. Own time to reflect.' GPT |
AKT = Applied Knowledge Test. GPST = GP specialist trainee. GPT= GP trainer.