Learning Outcomes of a Dermatology Course for Primary Care Doctors
Author Information
Author(s): TP Lam, CK Yeung, KF Lam
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
What are the learning outcomes of a short postgraduate training course in dermatology for primary care doctors?
Conclusion
Graduates of the Course reported improved confidence, attitudes, and skills in treating common dermatological problems.
Supporting Evidence
- 91.2% of graduates felt confident diagnosing dermatological problems after the Course.
- The average percentage of referrals to dermatologists dropped from 31.9% to 23.5%.
- The number of patients with dermatological problems seen per day increased significantly after the Course.
Takeaway
Doctors who took a short dermatology course felt more confident and saw more patients with skin problems after the course.
Methodology
A self-reported questionnaire was sent to Course graduates to compare their clinical practice before and after the Course.
Potential Biases
The study may have a higher proportion of respondents who benefited more from the Course.
Limitations
The response rate was 42.9%, which may indicate a bias in the results as those who benefited more may have been more likely to respond.
Participant Demographics
65.7% male, 34.3% female, 82.5% primary care doctors.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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