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Hospital doctors, general practitioners and dentists learning together

D Snadden1, J Bain

  • 1Tayside Centre for General Practice, University of Dundee, UK.

Medical Education
|September 23, 1998
PubMed
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This study evaluated an innovative education course for healthcare professionals, finding it boosted skills and confidence. Effective courses require strong administration, clear aims, and a safe learning environment for participants.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Continuing Professional Development

Background:

  • Healthcare professionals require ongoing education to enhance clinical practice.
  • Innovative educational strategies are needed to meet the evolving needs of doctors, general practitioners, and dentists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design, implement, and evaluate a novel educational course for hospital doctors, general practitioners, and dentists.
  • To assess the impact of a learner-centered, group-work-based educational program on participant skills and confidence.

Main Methods:

  • A 21-month course comprising five 2-day modules for 33 participants.
  • Utilized a learner-centered agenda with group work.
  • Evaluation involved the nominal group technique during the course and open questionnaires after 18 months.

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Main Results:

  • The course successfully stimulated participant activities and enhanced their skills and confidence.
  • Identified challenges related to balancing a learner-centered approach with participants' need for structure.
  • Effective course delivery depends on robust administration, a supportive tutor group, clear aims, and established ground rules for safety.

Conclusions:

  • Innovative, learner-centered educational courses can effectively develop healthcare professionals' skills and confidence.
  • Establishing a safe and structured learning environment is crucial for maximizing learning outcomes.
  • Careful course design, administration, and facilitation are essential for successful continuing professional development programs.