ArticleBMC medical education2025
Evaluating the effectiveness of continuing professional development training program: a retrospective cohort study.
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Abstract
backgroundContinuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for enhancing the competencies of healthcare professionals in healthcare settings. Without continuous training, quality of services and patient safety might be at risk.
methodsThis quantitative retrospective cohort study analyzed paired pre- and post-test data from 538 participants across three independent CPD (Healthcare Quality and Risk Management (HQRM), Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), Accident Prevention for Healthcare Professionals (APHP)) delivered over 48 sessions between 2023 and 2024. Data on participant attendance, knowledge acquisition (self-assessment ratings and pre- and post-course examinations), and participant survey feedback post courses were analyzed.
resultsThe analysis showed that around 46.7% of participants were nurses, 36.8% allied health practitioners, 9.7% physicians, 4.7% dentists and 2.3% pharmacists, with 97.4% coming from governmental institutions. The participants’ self-perception of the courses, based on the self-assessment questionnaire, indicates a strong belief in the courses’ value and impact. All three courses resulted in highly statistically significant knowledge acquisition (p < .001). The mean pre-test scores improved by 38.3 to 67.1% points. Overall satisfaction was high, and participants self-reported improved competence with ratings above 96%. Key themes gathered from qualitative assessment revealed that participants plan to further professional development, implementation of new strategies in their work, and continued self-assessment to monitor progress. Future CPD topics suggested were advanced clinical skills, patient-centered care, telemedicine, and the integration of technology in healthcare.
conclusionsThe courses were perceived as relevant to professional practice and associated with higher post-test knowledge scores. Future research, incorporating longitudinal follow-up is warranted to establish the definitive causal link between this training and sustained improvements in professional practice.
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