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Translating evidence into practice: Lessons for CPD.

David A Dave Davis¹, Graham T McMahon²

¹a Center for Outcomes and Research in Education, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences , Dubai , United Arab Emirates.

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|July 24, 2018

Summary

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Continuing professional development (CPD) can improve healthcare quality and safety, but ineffective strategies persist. Implementing evidence-based learning and system-linked education is crucial for better clinician performance and patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Healthcare Quality Improvement
Translational Science

Background:

Failure to translate best evidence into practice leads to suboptimal healthcare.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an underutilized strategy for enhancing clinician performance and healthcare safety.
Ineffective learning strategies in CPD stem from a lack of system integration, outdated methods, and clinician disengagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify factors hindering the effective translation of best evidence into practice through CPD.
To propose strategies for improving the impact and effectiveness of CPD.

Main Methods:

Review of evidence on CPD effectiveness and barriers to implementation.
Analysis of factors contributing to the gap between best evidence and clinical practice.

Main Results:

CPD often employs less effective learning strategies due to systemic and provider-level issues.
Clinicians may choose less engaging learning activities not informed by performance data.

Conclusions:

Enhancing CPD requires embracing self-directed learning principles.
Health systems, specialty societies, and licensing boards must share responsibility for CPD effectiveness.
CPD planners should partner with health system leadership for integrated, impactful activities.