Evaluation outcomes resulting from an internet-based continuing professional development (CPD) asthma program: its...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pulmonology
• Digital Health

Background:

• Limited research exists on Internet-based continuing professional development (CPD) specifically for asthma.
• Existing studies are often small, non-Canadian pilot projects.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the outcomes of an Internet-based CPD program focused on asthma.
• To assess changes in knowledge and participant satisfaction among healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

• Utilized pre-/post-knowledge assessments (multiple-choice) and a satisfaction survey.
• Course completion required the post-knowledge assessment for credit.

Main Results:

• 125 participants completed both knowledge assessments, showing a significant increase in scores (11.54 to 16.04).
• 95.8% found the program met learning needs, and 89.1% deemed it relevant to practice.

Conclusions:

• The Canadian-based online CPD program effectively enhanced asthma knowledge and satisfaction for healthcare professionals.
• Internet-based CPD offers a scalable solution for improving professional knowledge in various therapeutic areas.