Continuing Medical Education-Driven Skills Acquisition and Impact on Improved Patient Outcomes in Family Practice Setting.

Bellamy, Nicholas; Goldstein, Laurence D.; Tekanoff, Rory A.

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ERIC Number: EJ610849

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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ISSN: ISSN-0894-1912

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Continuing Medical Education-Driven Skills Acquisition and Impact on Improved Patient Outcomes in Family Practice Setting.

Bellamy, Nicholas; Goldstein, Laurence D.; Tekanoff, Rory A.

Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, v20 n1 p52-61 Win 2000

Family practitioners (n=474) accompanied by their patients were trained in injection techniques to treat osteoarthritis. Pre- and postsession assessments showed that physicians felt comfortable with the new technique, skill acquisition occurred in a supportive setting for physicians and patients, and many patients experienced significant health improvements. (SK)

Descriptors: Medical Education, Outcomes of Education, Physician Patient Relationship, Physicians, Professional Continuing Education, Skill Development

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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