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Surrendering to the Process: Innovation in Developing CPD for General Practice
Stense Kromann Vestergaard1,2, Ulla Bjerre-Christensen1, Anne Mette Morcke3
1Section of Education, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, Capital Region of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
This study explored an innovative approach to developing continuing professional development (CPD) for type 2 diabetes care. The combined method fostered interprofessional collaboration and innovative learning, enhancing CPD effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Diabetes Management
Background:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) research often focuses on effectiveness.
- Understanding the development process is crucial for improving CPD outcomes.
- Innovative approaches are needed for effective type 2 diabetes CPD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore an innovative process for developing type 2 diabetes CPD for GPs and nurses.
- To investigate the impact of a combined approach (design-based research, collaborative innovation, program theory) on the development process and activities.
- To understand how interprofessional stakeholders engage with the development process.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing document analysis (159 documents) and semi-structured interviews (8 key informants).
- Deductive analysis using predefined elements from the combined approach, supplemented by open coding.
- Exploration of the development process and its influence on CPD activities.
Main Results:
- The combined approach effectively structured the CPD development process.
- Interviews revealed the importance of 'surrender to the process' for participant engagement.
- The approach facilitated interprofessional collaboration and the creation of innovative learning activities and methods.
Conclusions:
- The combined approach successfully guided the development of type 2 diabetes CPD.
- Facilitating participant 'surrender' enhanced collaboration and innovation in CPD.
- This methodology offers a valuable model for developing effective interprofessional healthcare education.
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