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Continuing professional development (CPD) for anesthetists: A systematic review
John Asger Petersen1, Lucy Bray2, Doris Østergaard2,3
1Department of Day Case Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital - Amager and Hvidovre Hospital, Hvidovre, Denmark.
Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|July 11, 2023
Summary
Continuing professional development (CPD) for anesthetists shows positive learning effects and satisfaction, but its impact on patient outcomes needs further research. Assessment methods in CPD for anesthesia require clearer definition and evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
Background:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for ensuring physician competency and patient safety.
- While CPD benefits are suggested, its specific impact within anesthesia remains under-evaluated.
- This review examines CPD activities and assessment methods for anesthetists.
Approach:
- A systematic review of Medline, Embase, and Web of Science databases was conducted in May 2023.
- Included studies focused on anesthetists' learning activities and assessment methods within formalized CPD programs.
- Eligible studies underwent quality assessment and narrative synthesis.
Key Points:
- 63 studies involving over 137,518 participants were included.
- Most studies reported positive effects of single learning activities.
- CPD programs showed positive attitudes and engagement, with some evidence of improved patient outcomes, but assessment impact was mixed.
Conclusions:
- Anesthetists engage in diverse CPD activities with reported satisfaction and learning gains.
- The direct impact of CPD on clinical practice and patient outcomes in anesthesia requires further investigation.
- High-quality research is needed to define effective training and assessment strategies for anesthesia specialists.
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