Continuing professional development : the missing link

Lucy S. Chipchase; Venerina Johnston; Phillip D. Long

doi:10.1016/j.math.2011.09.004

Continuing professional development : the missing link

Lucy S. Chipchase, Venerina Johnston, Phillip D. Long

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Abstract

Attending formal course-based learning forms a major part of continuing professional development for physiotherapists. There is a vast array of formal courses available to physiotherapists each holding the tantalising prospect of improving knowledrge, skills and patient outcomes. However, educational evidence suggests that, while participation in traditionally organised workshops and conferences improves knowledge and practice behaviours of the individual attendee, there is no corollary improvement in patient outcomes. This paper discusses reasons why formal course-based learning has yet to be successful at improving the patient outcomes of those who participate. Suggestions and strategies for reconceptualising this aspect of continuing professional development are provided.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	89-91
Number of pages	3
Journal	Manual Therapy
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2011.09.004
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

continuing education
outcomes
physical therapists

UN SDGs

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