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Concept analysis of longitudinal assessment for professional continued certification
Charles A Griffis1, Deniz Dishman2, Sarah E Giron3
1Program of Nurse Anesthesiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Nursing Forum
|December 4, 2021
Summary
Longitudinal assessment offers a robust method for maintaining professional knowledge, aligning with educational psychology principles. This approach supports lifelong learning crucial for safe patient care in evolving medical fields.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Certification
- Knowledge Management
Background:
- Concept analysis of longitudinal assessment for professional certification.
- Exploration of knowledge maintenance strategies in healthcare professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- Define attributes, antecedents, and consequences of longitudinal assessment.
- Support the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists' exploration of this method.
Main Methods:
- Classical concept analysis approach.
- Examination of longitudinal assessment's structure and function.
- Definition of concept characteristics for nursing and medical professionals.
Main Results:
- Established link between continued certification goals and longitudinal assessment characteristics.
- Demonstrated alignment with educational psychology principles.
- Identified longitudinal assessment as a method to foster lifelong learning.
Conclusions:
- Longitudinal assessment supports continuous learning of evolving knowledge.
- This method is essential for maintaining safe patient care.
- It is the optimal approach for lifelong professional development in healthcare.
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