A realist synthesis of effective continuing professional development (CPD): A case study of healthcare practitioners' CPD

Continuing professional development (CPD) in healthcare is fundamental for making sure frontline staff practice safely and effectively. This requires practitioners to update knowledge and skills regularly to match the changing complexity of healthcare needs. The drive towards using limited resources effectively for service improvements and the need for a flexible workforce necessitate a review of ad hoc approaches to CPD.
Source: Nurse Education Today - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research