Objective: To develop and evaluate a practice based small group (PBSG) learning intervention on osteoporosis for primary care physicians.
Methods: A needs assessment on osteoporosis was performed and objectives for a continuing medical education (CME) program developed by an interdisciplinary advisory committee. Nine clinical cases were developed for evaluation by CME participants with a trained facilitator and content expert using the PBSG format. The effect of the CME intervention was evaluated using a pre and post-test consisting of objective structured clinical examination stations and standardized patients.
Results: Fifty-four family physicians participated in 4 pilot PBSG learning sessions. The program format, content, and participant satisfaction was highly rated (> 3.35:4.0). Participants expected the program to have a significant effect on the practices (3:40:4.0). Ninety-eight percent of participants improved their pretest scores, with a mean increase of 13% (range 1-36%).
Conclusion: Based on our experience, we advocate the use of PBSG learning interventions as an effective and acceptable method of providing CME by rheumatologists for their family physician colleagues. This format appears to be associated with a significant effect on knowledge, skills, and behavior as assessed by our study.
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