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Continuing education evaluation of behavior change
1Summa Health System, Akron, Ohio, USA.
Summary
This study shows continuing education workshops effectively promote behavior change in professionals. Participants reported increased expertise and took an average of four actions post-workshop, demonstrating lasting impact.
Area of Science:
- Continuing education
- Behavior change models
- Professional development
Background:
- Behavior change is crucial for professional development.
- The Cervero model provides a framework for understanding behavior change.
- Assessing the impact of educational interventions is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a behavior change workshop.
- To assess the impact of the workshop on participants' expertise and actions.
- To explore the relationship between factors influencing behavior change and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Cervero model and questionnaires by Brigham, Ryan, and Elkins (1996).
- Collected data on receptiveness, feasibility, climate, quality, expertise, and actions.
- Administered expertise questionnaires pre-workshop, immediately post-workshop, and 3 months post-workshop; action data collected at 3 months.
Main Results:
- Significant increases in perceived expertise were observed post-workshop (p = 0.00).
- Strong correlations found between influencing factors (receptiveness, feasibility, climate, quality) and outcomes (expertise, actions).
- Nearly all participants (70/70) initiated specific actions, averaging 4.0 actions per participant.
Conclusions:
- Continuing education programs can successfully drive professional behavior change.
- The workshop positively impacted participants' self-perceived expertise and led to tangible actions.
- The study validates the effectiveness of structured educational interventions in promoting sustained behavior change.