Impacts of continuing education for health professionals in primary health care: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Continuing Health Education (CHE) is an essential strategy for the continuous qualification of Primary Health Care (PHC) professionals, promoting knowledge updating and improving the quality of services. In Brazil, this process is especially relevant given the challenges faced by the Unified Health System (SUS) and the need for training aligned with local demands. Understanding the impact of CHE actions in PHC is crucial to identify their effects on professional practice and health outcomes.

Objective

To identify and analyze the evidence on the impacts of CHE for health professionals in the context of Primary Health Care in Brazil.

Method

This is a scoping review conducted according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) guidelines and reported based on the

SUBMITTER: Pereira LKM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12755813 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature