Training needs and curriculum of continuing medical education among general practitioners in Tibet, China

A cross-sectional survey

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ID22087640
AuthorsKang An (0009-0004-4437-225X, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Lin Zhang (0000-0001-5966-3827, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Runjuan Qiao (West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Caizheng Li (West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Qian Zhong (0000-0001-8354-5839, Sichuan University), Yiru Ma (West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Xin Rao (0000-0003-4551-0234, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Tingrui Mao (West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Feng Liu (0000-0002-3570-4222, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Qiang Zhuo, Yi She (0000-0002-6206-8540, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University), Shuangqing Li (0000-0001-7208-2015), Shuang‐Qing Li (0000-0002-2100-2414, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, corresponding author), Qiaoli Su (West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume10
Pages914847-914847
Publication date2022-10-11
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2022.914847
PMID36304244
OpenAlexW4304175470
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited38

Background: Uneven distribution of health resources is higher in Tibet than in other regions. The development of core professional capability for general practitioners (GPs) is the main goal of continuing medical education (CME) training programs. Aim: This study aimed to explore the needs of CME for GPs and provide advice for the development of policy, practice, and CME curriculums. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional online survey among GPs in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. We designed an online questionnaire including the demographic section, training contents, and training formats about CME. Results: A total of 108 questionnaires were included in this study. Notably, 79 (73.15%) were women and 56 participants (51.85%) were working in primary care settings. We developed a curriculum priority: first-choice, major alternatives, and secondary considerations. The topics identified as first-choice for CME were related to "cardiovascular disease" (85.19%), "respiratory disease" (81.48%), and "digestive disease" (80.56%). Major alternatives included two essential knowledge and eight clinical skill items. We rated 10 items as secondary considerations. Only 39.81% ranked mental health as an essential priority; bedside teaching (51.85%) was the first choice. Conclusion: We presented priority areas identified in this study to focus on CME for GPs in Tibet. The 23 topics may reflect the features of general practice, which increasingly require common disease management skills, while a demand-oriented curriculum and staged training plans should be adopted. CME programs should be adapted dynamically to respond to evolving needs

China · Computer-assisted web interviewing · Continuing education · Continuing medical education · Cross-sectional study · Curriculum · Family medicine · Geography · Global Positioning System · Medical education · Needs assessment · Pedagogy · China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations · Computer Science · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · Medicine · Primary Care and Health Outcomes · Psychology

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