Doctors' engagement with a formal system of continuing professional development in Ireland: a qualitative study in perceived benefits, barriers and potential improvements.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine experiences of participation in a mandatory system of continuing professional development (CPD) among doctors in Ireland, in order to identify areas for improvement.

Design

A qualitative cross-sectional design was used.

Participants

1408 participants (701 male, 707 female) were recruited via email from a population of 4350 doctors enrolled on a Royal College of Physicians of Ireland Professional Competence Scheme (PCS) for the 2017/2018 year, and completed an online survey as part of a larger study examining experiences and attitudes towards participation in PCS. A subset of the sample (434 participants) responded to an optional open-ended question about PCS participation. Responses to the open-ended question were analysed using thematic analysis

SUBMITTER: Hanlon HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8614143 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature