Accepted Type
Facilitated and Dedicated Poster
Code
P2 - 03
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
yes
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Oral
Sub Type
Education Research
Will the presenter be a:
Other
Affiliation
Considered for Poster
yes
Title
Continuing Professional Development Scholarship in Canada: A scoping review.
Length of Presentation
Background/Purpose
Continuing professional development (CPD) as an agent of change in healthcare reform could contribute to resolving misalignments in the Canadian healthcare system which is struggling to manage economic, political and epistemological challenges but little is known about areas of focus within Canadian CPD scholarship. This study aims to identify terminology, conceptual frameworks, methods, and themes reported in the CPD literature over the last decade.
Methods
Guided by a 6-stage framework (Arksey & O'Malley), this scoping review included white literature related to CPD, targeting physicians, and published in Canada in English/French between 2008-2019. Five databases were searched, and data-charting was iteratively developed. Studies were coded independently and reviewed in pairs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Results
Of the original 3978 identified references, 595 met our inclusion criteria. Publications primarily targeted family physicians (49%). Most focused on research (48%) and evaluation (21%) while only 11% cited a theoretical framework. Seventy-three percent focused on education techniques/ approaches compared to 10% focused on organization and systems level concerns. Terminology included CME (34%) and CPD (27%).
Conclusion
The CPD literature focuses attention on physicians alone, with limited discussion on physicians within intra- or interprofessional settings. The shift in terminology indicates moving from a medical-centric individual (CME) to a broader approach addressing multiple competencies (CPD). The limited use of theory may impact the ability of CPD scholarship to act as an agent of change in health reform. This review contributes to an understanding of areas of focus and potential gaps in the CPD literature.
Keyword 1
Scoping Review
Keyword 2
CPD/CME
Keyword 3
Scholarship
Level of Training
CPD (faculty development, CME)
Abstract Themes
Continuing Medical Education
Additional Theme (First choice)
Continuing Medical Education
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Faculty Development
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Francesca Luconi
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
