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Commitment to practice change: an evaluator's perspective.

Marianna B Shershneva1, Min-fen Wang, Gary C Lindeman

  • 1Office of Continuing Professional Development in Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2701 International Lane, Ste 208, Madison, WI 53704, USA. mbshershneva@ocpd.wisc.edu

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The commitment to practice change (CTC) approach aids educational program evaluation, but its self-reported data limits a full understanding of practice impact.

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Published on: February 19, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Program Evaluation
  • Continuing Professional Development

Background:

  • Educational programs aim to change professional practice.
  • Evaluating the impact of education on practice is crucial.
  • The commitment to practice change (CTC) approach offers a framework for this evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the components and procedures of the CTC approach.
  • To discuss practical applications of the CTC approach in educational program evaluation.
  • To highlight the strengths and limitations of the CTC approach.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of the commitment to practice change (CTC) approach.
  • Analysis of practical aspects using a case study of a menopausal care presentation for primary care physicians.
  • Examination of the learning-to-change continuum in professional development.

Main Results:

  • The CTC approach effectively documents practice changes and assesses educational impact.
  • It provides insights into the continuum from learning to practice change.
  • Self-reported data in the CTC approach is a significant limitation.

Conclusions:

  • The CTC approach is a valuable tool for evaluating educational interventions.
  • Supplementing CTC data with other sources is necessary for a comprehensive impact assessment.
  • Addressing the self-reported nature of CTC data is key for improving evaluation accuracy.