Continuing medical education and work commitment among rural healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in 11 western provinces in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Continuing medical education (CME) and work commitment are important for rural healthcare workers (RHWs) and rural medical work. The significant association between continuing education and work commitment has been reported in many studies from several different industries. However, very few studies have analysed the association of CME with work commitment among healthcare workers, let alone among RHWs. This study aimed to identify the significance of CME for the work commitment of RHWs (doctors and nurses) in China.

Design and setting

The cross-sectional study interviewed RHWs from 11 western provinces in China.

Participants

In total, 4118 RHWs, consisting of 2490 doctors and 1628 nurses who were working clinically, were included in the study.

Primary o

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7406025 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature