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Florence Lizotte1, Martin Tremblay2, Caroline Biron3,4
1Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada.
JMIR Medical Education
|December 31, 2025
Summary
An online continuing professional development (CPD) course significantly increased physicians' intention to support colleagues in distress. This training highlights the importance of self-efficacy in fostering a culture of care within the medical profession.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Physician burnout and psychological distress are significant concerns.
- Peer support is recognized as a protective factor against psychological distress.
- Effective training for motivating physicians to support peers is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an online continuing professional development (CPD) course on physicians' intention to approach colleagues experiencing difficulty.
- To identify determinants of behavioral intention to offer peer support.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method study involving physicians who completed a one-hour online CPD course.
- Pre- and post-course assessments of behavioral intention using the validated CPD-REACTION tool.
- Follow-up assessment of behavior adoption and qualitative analysis of influencing factors.
Main Results:
- The online CPD course significantly increased physicians' intention to approach a colleague in difficulty (mean difference of 1.06, P<.001).
- Beliefs about capabilities (self-efficacy), social influences, and moral norms were key determinants of intention.
- Four months post-course, 41.0% of participants reported having approached a colleague in difficulty.
Conclusions:
- Online CPD effectively enhances physicians' intention to provide peer support.
- Building physicians' confidence (beliefs about capabilities) is crucial for promoting peer support.
- Online learning offers a promising avenue for cultivating a supportive culture among healthcare professionals.
Keywords:
burnoutcontinuing medical educationcontinuing professional developmentdistance educationhelping behavioroccupational stresspeer supportphysicianspsychological well-beingsocial supportMore Related Videos
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