Continuing Medical Education on Diabetes by Primary Care Physicians

Abstract

The actual and preferred methods of continuing medical education (CME) on diabetes were determined from a telephone survey of a stratified random sample of over 600 primary care physicians in Pennsylvania. A response rate of 73% was obtained. Journal articles were identified as the leading source of information that affected practice behavior related to diabetes. However, no single journal was read by a majority of physicians, and information provided in diabetes journals reached fewer than 10% of primary care physicians. Local educational programs and programs offered by hospitals were the preferred choices for continuing medical education. When reported patterns of care for diabetic patients were compared with published standards of care, no statistical differences were found between physicians who had and physicians who had not attended a CME course. To be most effective, CME courses should be intensive and may need to be presented locally to reach the widest possible audience.

Impact of diabetes continuing education on health care professionals’ attitudes towards diabetes care in a Yemeni city

“…This indicates the need for HCPs to reevaluate and/or restructure treatment approaches for patients with diabetes in light of both biological and social factors and existing resources. Moreover, research has shown that knowledge alone does not guarantee a change in the behavior of either patients or healthcare providers [6][7][8][9][10]. DSME programs have been identified as an impetus for a change in the attitudes of patients and healthcare providers, respectively [11][12][13].…”

The GP perspective: problems experienced in providing diabetes care in UK general practice

“…Continuing medical education (CME), based on giving out new medical information, has been minimally effective in changing practice behaviours regarding diabetes [29]. CME that addresses attitudes and knowledge is more effective in improving diabetic outcomes and may make the care of diabetic patients more emotionally rewarding [16,30].…”

Knowledge and practices of fundoscopy among general practitioners in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia, for the management of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema: A cross-sectional study

“…As example, vitrectomy has been used in DR and DME patients with fractional retinal detachment, fractional macular edema, or vitreous hemorrhage. [10][11][12][13][14] General practitioners (GPs) are key followers of the diabetic care network, 15,16 and their awareness levels are important in planning strategies to prevent the onset and the management of DR and DME. [15][16][17] DR or DME presents characteristic changes in the fundus of the eye.…”

“…These changes can be observed before the clinical manifestations of this disorder. [15][16][17][18] Subsequently, the values of fundoscopy have been recognized, and every GP has been expected to be able to use the ophthalmoscope. [15][16][17][18][19][20][21] Therefore, this study was designed to analyze the knowledge and practices of GPs working in Qassim province of Saudi Arabia for the initial screening of patients with DR and its associated DME using fundoscopy.…”