Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 5, 2025
Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
Pivoting Continuing Professional Development During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Scoping Review of Adaptations
Sophie Soklaridis1, Mushfika Chowdhury, Mary G Turco
1Dr. Soklaridis: Senior Scientist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and The Wilson Centre, University Health Network/University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ms. Chowdhury: PhD (cand.), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Turco: Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Centre/Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH. Dr. Tremblay: Senior Research and Innovation Advisor, Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Dr. Mazmanian: Professor Emeritus, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. Dr. Williams: Clinical Program Director, Professional Renewal Centre, Lawrence, KS, and Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS. Ms. Besa: Information Specialist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Sockalingam: Vice-President Education, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and The Wilson Centre, University Health Network/University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred innovations in continuing professional development (CPD), shifting offerings online and using simulations. Future CPD may integrate virtual learning research and global perspectives.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Continuing Professional Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted traditional in-person continuing professional development (CPD) offerings.
- This study explores adaptations and innovations in CPD during the initial 16 months of the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify adaptations and innovations in continuing professional development (CPD) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To explore potential future innovations in CPD.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of literature published between March 2020 and July 2021.
- Searched Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and ERIC databases for studies on CPD adaptations and innovations during the pandemic.
- Included all study types describing adaptations or innovations in CPD.
Main Results:
- Three categories of adaptations were identified: new online resources, increased use of existing online platforms, and simulation for learning.
- Advantages and disadvantages related to logistics, interaction, and capacity building were reported.
- Five potential future innovations include research on virtual learning effectiveness, novel roles, interdisciplinary learning, global perspectives, and wellness initiatives.
Conclusions:
- The review highlights key adaptations in continuing professional development (CPD) driven by the pandemic.
- These innovations offer insights into shaping the future of CPD beyond the COVID-19 era.
More Related Videos
09:03Nasal Brushing Sampling and Processing Using Digital High Speed Ciliary Videomicroscopy – Adaptation for the COVID-19 Pandemic
Published on: November 7, 2020
09:55Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
Published on: September 28, 2022
Related Concept Videos
01:30Current Trends in Nursing II
01:24Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data...
01:28Current Trends in Nursing I
01:15Nursing Implementation
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
01:20Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning,...
01:21Dimensions of Health and Illness