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12 / 02 / 2024



Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence

Iman Ridda, Shafquat Rafiq, Harunor Rashid, Parvaiz A Koul.


Abstract
Introduction: Healthcare professionals' pivotal role in delivering quality care necessitates their continuous updating with the latest advancements through Continuing Medical Education (CME). Traditional CME methods, though valuable, have limitations.
Aim: This article investigates how innovative CME approaches can enhance engagement and clinical competence among healthcare professionals.
Methods: A review of the literature and analysis of various resources, guidelines and reports summarized by adding authors' personal perspectives.
Results: Immersive virtual reality facilitates realistic simulations, enhancing clinical skills and reducing errors, but challenges include initial costs and ethical considerations. Personalized mobile learning apps offer flexible learning experiences tailored to individual needs, but face challenges like requirement of digital literacy, and content quality assurance. Incorporating game elements boosts engagement and knowledge retention, with challenges involving balancing gaming and learning. Blended learning, combining online modules with in-person experiences, bridges theory and practice but faces technological hurdles, and reduced face-to-face interaction. Personalized feedback and content delivery enhance engagement but encounter challenges like needing an algorithm design, data privacy and development costs.
Conclusion: Innovative CME approaches are reshaping medical education, offering the potential to improve patient care outcomes. Addressing challenges and embracing these innovations is essential for healthcare professionals to excel in their fields and deliver high-quality care.

Key words: Continuing medical education, innovative approaches, immersive virtual reality, personalized mobile learning, gamification, blended learning, and adaptive learning.


 
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Ridda I, Rafiq S, Rashid H, Koul PA. Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. J Pub Health Comm Med. 2024; 1(2): 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537


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Ridda I, Rafiq S, Rashid H, Koul PA. Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. https://www.wisdomgale.com/jphcm/?mno=187893 [Access: August 08, 2024]. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537


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Ridda I, Rafiq S, Rashid H, Koul PA. Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. J Pub Health Comm Med. 2024; 1(2): 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



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Ridda I, Rafiq S, Rashid H, Koul PA. Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. J Pub Health Comm Med. (2024), [cited August 08, 2024]; 1(2): 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



Harvard Style

Ridda, I., Rafiq, . S., Rashid, . H. & Koul, . P. A. (2024) Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. J Pub Health Comm Med, 1 (2), 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



Turabian Style

Ridda, Iman, Shafquat Rafiq, Harunor Rashid, and Parvaiz A Koul. 2024. Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine, 1 (2), 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



Chicago Style

Ridda, Iman, Shafquat Rafiq, Harunor Rashid, and Parvaiz A Koul. "Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence." Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine 1 (2024), 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Ridda, Iman, Shafquat Rafiq, Harunor Rashid, and Parvaiz A Koul. "Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence." Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine 1.2 (2024), 50-59. Print. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Ridda, I., Rafiq, . S., Rashid, . H. & Koul, . P. A. (2024) Innovative Approaches in Continuing Medical Education: Revolutionizing the Path to Excellence. Journal of Public Health and Community Medicine, 1 (2), 50-59. doi:10.5455/JPHCM.20240124073537