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Michael J Roth1, Lauren A Maggio, Joseph A Costello
1Dr. Roth: Assistant Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. Dr. Maggio: Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. Mr. Costello: Research Associate, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD. Dr. Samuel: Associate Professor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD.
This review found that blended learning, combining online and in-person methods, is common in quality improvement (QI) continuing medical education (CME). Partnerships and expert coaching are key for successful eLearning interventions in QI CME.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Digital Health
Background:
- Improving healthcare quality and patient safety is crucial.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) is vital for teaching Quality Improvement (QI) principles.
- eLearning offers a scalable approach for CME delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of eLearning interventions in QI-focused CME.
- To identify instructional modalities and QI tools used in these interventions.
- To understand the landscape of online learning for healthcare quality improvement.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework.
- Five databases were searched, yielding 2467 publications.
- Data extraction and consensus were achieved by two independent reviewers.
Main Results:
- Twenty-one studies were included in the review.
- Blended instruction was more common than solely eLearning (12 studies).
- QI expert coaching and institutional support were important; lack of time/resources were barriers.
Conclusions:
- Partnerships are vital for sustainable QI-focused CME eLearning.
- Remote coaching effectively supports geographically dispersed learners.
- Addressing barriers like time and resources is essential for broader participation.
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