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Steven Agius1, Rebecca Baron2, Barry Lewis1
1Health Education North West, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Professional Education and Development (PED) courses enhance general practitioners' skills in areas like leadership and patient safety. These courses positively impact self-perceived effectiveness and motivation, supporting workforce development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice
- Healthcare Professional Development
Background:
- Professional Education and Development (PED) courses aim to equip general practitioners with essential theoretical and practical skills.
- These courses are designed to foster a supportive learning environment for continuous professional growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a regional PED course on its participants.
- To identify specific benefits and areas of development experienced by general practitioners post-course.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative investigation using participants' coursework portfolios.
- Thematic framework analysis of anonymous written accounts from 16 course alumni.
- Analysis focused on personal and practice development impacts.
Main Results:
- Seven key themes emerged: leadership, resilience, quality improvement, change management, new service development, educational expertise, and patient safety.
- Evidence showed enhanced knowledge and skills, positively influencing self-perceived effectiveness and motivation.
- The course facilitated practitioner development across multiple domains.
Conclusions:
- PED courses remain valuable for current general practitioners and trainees.
- These courses support the existing workforce in leading the transition to community-based service delivery.
- The findings suggest a continued role for PED in preparing practitioners for evolving healthcare landscapes.
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