Evaluation of a professional development course on research methods for healthcare professionals
Olusegun Famure, Benedict Batoy, Michelle Minkovich, S. Imindu Liyanage, S. Joseph Kim
Abstract
Healthcare is constantly evolving and thus requires lifelong learning. Evidence-based learning has been shown to lead to better patient outcomes, yet many healthcare professionals report gaps in their research abilities. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of a professional development program in addressing identified gaps.
Topics & Concepts
Health professionalsHealth careLifelong learningProfessional developmentMedical educationContinuing professional developmentPsychologyNursingMedicinePedagogyPolitical scienceLawHealth Sciences Research and EducationHealth and Medical Research ImpactsInnovations in Medical Education