Author:
Sockalingam Sanjeev,Rajaratnam Thiyake,Gambin Amanda,Soklaridis Sophie,Serhal Eva,Crawford Allison
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The success of continuing professional development (CPD) programs that foster skills in lifelong learning (LLL) has been well established. However, healthcare professionals often report barriers such as access to CPD and cost which limit uptake. Further research is required to assess how accessible CPD programs, such as those delivered virtually, impact orientation to LLL. Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (Project ECHO®) is a CPD model that has a growing body of evidence demonstrating improvements in knowledge and skills. Central to this model is the use of a virtual platform, varied teaching approaches, the promotion of multi-directional learning and provider support through a community of practice. This study aimed to explore whether participation in a provincial mental health ECHO program had an effect on interprofessional healthcare providers’ orientation to LLL.
Methods
Using a pre-post design, orientation to LLL was measured using the Jefferson Scale of Lifelong Learning. Eligible participants were healthcare professionals enrolled in a cycle of ECHO Ontario Mental Health from 2017 to 2020. Participants were classified as ‘high’ or ‘low’ users using median session attendance as a cut-point.
Results
The results demonstrate an increase in orientation to LLL following program participation (Pre: 44.64 ± 5.57 vs. Post: 45.94 ± 5.70, t (66) = − 3.023, p < .01, Cohen’s d = 0.37), with high ECHO users demonstrating greater orientation to LLL post-ECHO.
Conclusion
Findings are discussed in the context of self-determination theory and suggest there may be components of CPD programs that more readily support increased motivation for LLL for interprofessional healthcare professionals.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Education,General Medicine
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