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标题：Delivering Effective Continuous Medical Education in Saudi Arabia: Some Critical Issues
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作者：Mohammad A Alkhazim ; Mohammad A Alkhazim ; Alaa Althubaiti 等
期刊名称：Health Professions Education
印刷版ISSN：2452-3011
电子版ISSN：2452-3011
出版年度：2015
卷号：1
期号：1
页码：43-49
DOI：10.1016/j.hpe.2015.11.002
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：AbstractPurposeContinuous Medical Education (CME) is growing fast in Saudi Arabia as part of health practitioner׳s commitment to professionalism. It furnishes the means to maintain the practitioner׳s ability to provide quality and safe patient care. However, major issues regarding the process of conducting CME in the country have not been investigated before. The purpose of this study is to describe the CME practice in Saudi Arabia.MethodThe method utilized in this qualitative study was focus groups. Leaders of CME departments in various hospitals in Riyadh area participated in the study. Hospitals were categorized to different levels according to their governing systems.ResultsIn total 17 representatives of various CME bodies responded to 16 questions related to four main themes. Their responses varied according to several factors. The results provided new and insightful understanding of CME practice in Saudi Arabia.ConclusionThe CME practice in Saudi is facing several challenges at both financial and administrative levels. Suggestions for facing such challenges were provided. Moreover, further studies in this area are needed.
关键词：Continuous Medical Education;Saudi Arabia;Focus group