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CPD for GPs using the THOR-GP website.

Kevan Thorley1, Susan Turner, Louise Hussey

  • 1Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. kevanthorley@aol.com

Occupational Medicine (Oxford, England)
|November 30, 2007
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General practitioners (GPs) in occupational medicine need tailored online learning resources. The THOR-GP website has potential, but content must adapt to their evolving educational needs for effective continuing professional development (CPD).

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • General Practice

Background:

  • Approximately 3200 UK general practitioners (GPs) engage in sessional occupational medicine.
  • The Health and Occupational Reporting (THOR) network facilitates reporting of occupational ill-health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the educational requirements of GPs in occupational medicine within the THOR network.
  • To assess the utilization and effectiveness of the THOR-GP website for continuing professional development (CPD).

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to GPs participating in the national THOR-GP reporting scheme.
  • The survey assessed website usage for CPD, referencing the Diploma of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine syllabus.
  • Attitudes and experiences regarding CPD in occupational medicine were also investigated.

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Main Results:

  • A 73% response rate was achieved (213/291 GPs).
  • Only 22% of respondents utilized the THOR-GP website for CPD, citing lack of time as the primary barrier.
  • Topics rated least interesting on the website corresponded to requested areas for further information.

Conclusions:

  • Online learning presents a viable method to meet the educational needs of GPs in occupational medicine.
  • Content for online learning platforms should be dynamically updated based on identified educational needs.
  • Further research is warranted to explore the clinical and business impacts of online learning for this demographic.