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Change through continuing education: an unproven strategy.

R J Plumridge

    Australian Health Review : a Publication of the Australian Hospital Association
    |December 12, 1983
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    Continuing education programs are often ineffective, focusing on process over outcomes. Evaluating continuing education based on demonstrable skill improvement is crucial for cost-effectiveness and enhanced patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development
    • Patient Care Quality

    Background:

    • Continuing education is widely used to maintain professional competence and patient care standards.
    • Current programs often prioritize the structure and process of professional practice over measurable outcomes.
    • Existing assessment methods, relying on participant feedback and content review, may not accurately reflect effectiveness.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically evaluate the effectiveness of current continuing education programs.
    • To examine the assumptions linking knowledge acquisition to improved performance and patient outcomes.
    • To advocate for outcome-based evaluation of continuing education.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current continuing education program structures and assessment methods.
    • Critique of the assumptions underlying knowledge translation and performance improvement.
    • Discussion on the importance of outcome-based evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • Current continuing education programs' effectiveness in improving patient care is questionable.
    • Emphasis on structure and process does not guarantee improved professional performance.
    • Participant views and educational content are insufficient metrics for program success.

    Conclusions:

    • Continuing education must be evaluated based on demonstrable improvements in practical skills and patient outcomes.
    • Programs lacking measurable outcomes are not cost-effective.
    • A shift towards outcome-based evaluation is essential for effective professional development.

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