Continuing professional development: introducing the ERS International Certificate in Respiratory Sleep Medicine

Mitchell, Sharon; Riha, Renata L.; Rohde, Gernot; Simonds, Anita K.

doi:10.1183/20734735.001617

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“…Implementation of a training programme in PM that is fit for purpose for each professional group presents inherent challenges to design. Examples of inter-professional flexible learning programmes using a modular approach and sequential learning are successfully published [ 62 , 63 ]. It is intended in the design of this training programme to clearly indicate module objectives and the relevant target population for each module.…”

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Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study

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Background Precision Medicine offers tailored prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management to patients that considers genomics, lifestyle and environmental factors. If implementation of Precision Medicine is to advance, effective, focused upskilling of frontline healthcare professionals through quality continuing professional development is needed. This study reports on an evidence-based approach to needs assessment to investigate the current level of knowledge of Precision Medicine, acceptable content for training, the perceived potential of a more precision approach to patient care and motivation to participate in a training programme among pharmacists, advanced practice nurses and general practitioners. Investigating perceived needs can avoid a top-down approach and support a design that is fit for purpose to targeted professions. Methods This study reports on 2 focus groups (n = 12) delivered in French and German with equal professional participation of the targeted professions. The research objectives were investigated in two phases. During the first phase, a literature review and expert consultations were conducted to develop a definition of PM, patient cases and content for training. In a second phase, these investigations were further explored using focus groups to investigate acceptable learning objectives, the potential of PM to relevant professions and motivation of participants. Quantitative investigations using rating scales and visual analogues were incorporated. The focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed by intelligent verbatim and translated to English. NVivo was used for data analysis and interpretation following a hybrid approach using the Framework Method and thematic analysis. The analytical framework, Implementation Science, was applied to organise and present research data. Results Precision Medicine is considered a new topic area, largely unfamiliar to frontline healthcare professionals.. There was acceptance of a more precision approach to care among all participants with perceived positive implications for patients. Valuable insight was gathered on acceptable content and form for training. All participants expressed concerns on readiness within their professions which included an insufficient system infrastructure, a lack of time to attend needed training, a lack of clarity for use in practice and the time needed to build a support network. Conclusions A precision approach to patient care is on the horizon for health care professionals not only in hospital settings but also at the community level. Our results conclude that an adaptable and flexible training programme in PM is timely, contextually relevant and conducive to the needs of targeted health professions for successful implementation. A training programme in PM will require support across sectors and stakeholders, supporting insurance models, educated patients and integrated care supported by innovative technology. Implementation Science outcomes are a useful strategy towards design of an effective training programme that can have measurable impact in practice.

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“…“Trained specialists and subspecialists in core topic areas” account for most ERS members and, to some degree, should reflect the structure of ERS assemblies. From research within ERS across the various topic areas, we know that training and certification at this level is very often “on the job” and dependent on the quality of training offered by the local trainer or training centre [11–14]. ERS has sought to prescribe standards for training in this core area, again for two groups.…”

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Meeting challenges in delivery of patient care: a reflection on the involvement of ERS in CPD of respiratory physicians

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Driessen³

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At the end of his mandate, Gernot Rohde (European Respiratory Society (ERS) Education Council Chair 2014–2017) and the ERS Education Council had the opportunity to reflect on the goals achieved over 3 years and the challenges in implementing continuing professional development (CPD) programmes for our respiratory specialists. The third ERS Education Research Seminar took place in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2017 with >30 international experts in medical education and respiratory medicine. >1 year later, we can now reflect on the ERS Education Seminar, the achievements of the Education Council over 3 years, and the continuing path to better understand the education needs of practicing respiratory medicine specialists. This article reflects on the core principles of medical education and offers a reflection on CPD for respiratory professionals within ERS Education.

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“…Such recognition is an important step in the implementation strategy and will strengthen the communication strategy, both of which are essential to reach out to as much as possible of the target audience. Similar to the successfully established sleep medicine programme [16], we strive to facilitate implementation of our educational initiative into existing national training programmes for thoracic oncology. This will allow recognition of elevating international standards in this important and rapidly changing field of respiratory medicine.…”

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Continuous professional development: elevating thoracic oncology education in Europe

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Blum

Aliberti

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Thoracic oncology encompasses a broad spectrum of primary tumour entities originating from various pulmonary, tracheobronchial, pleural, mediastinal and chest wall tissues or distinct cell types within these compartments. Lung cancer represents by far the most frequent malignant tumour within the thoracic cavity, and is the most common type and largest killer among all cancers worldwide. Lung cancer leads mortality statistics in Europe, accounting for at least one fifth of all cancer-related deaths [1]. In addition, lung cancer causes a significant burden of symptoms in a population of patients with high comorbidity, providing significant challenges to national healthcare systems in the European Union, with the highest overall costs among all cancer types [2–4]. Contrary to the general stigma applied to lung cancer patients, where they are often assumed to suffer from a self-inflicted disease, it is now estimated that up to 10–20% of lung cancer patients are never-smokers [5, 6]. Even if numerically far lower, the remaining <5% of primary thoracic malignancies other than lung cancer challenge thoracic oncology specialists, as well general pulmonologists, often in daily practice, be they pleural mesotheliomas, thymic or neuroendocrine tumours, sarcomas or rare entities such as germ-cell tumours [7, 8].

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Continuing professional development: introducing the ERS International Certificate in Respiratory Sleep Medicine

Cited by 5 publications

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Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study

Investigating acceptability of a training programme in precision medicine for frontline healthcare professionals: a mixed methods study

Meeting challenges in delivery of patient care: a reflection on the involvement of ERS in CPD of respiratory physicians

Continuous professional development: elevating thoracic oncology education in Europe

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