Establishing a certificate in the analysis of medical data: a cross-sectional evaluation of a continuing professional development course in biostatistics in for healthcare professionals in Qatar

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出版年:	BMC Medical Education vol. 25 (2025), p. 1-12
第一著者:	Ali, Saima
その他の著者:	Al-Sheikhly, Deema, Mattar, Laudy, Phyllis Sui Muffuh Navti, Dargham, Soha Roger, Healy, Padraig Mark, Mahfoud, Ziyad Riyad
出版事項:	Springer Nature B.V.
主題:	Middle East Qatar Software Collaboration Curricula Workshops Accreditation Professional development Medical personnel Data analysis Objectives Feedback Survival analysis Knowledge Professionals Biostatistics Education Statistical methods Productivity Accreditation (Institutions) Competence Data Collection Active Learning Likert Scales Medical Education Measurement Techniques Case Studies Data Interpretation Course Objectives Mathematics Instruction Knowledge Level Evidence Based Practice Curriculum Evaluation Outcomes of Education Course Content Computer Software Academic Standards Lifelong Learning Continuing Education Barriers Participant Satisfaction Medical Care Evaluation
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抄録:	BackgroundHealthcare professionals often face challenges in conducting and publishing research, citing a lack of biostatistical knowledge and skills as a significant barrier. In response, a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course was developed to enhance local research capacity.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the perceived impact of the biostatistics CPD course on self-reported knowledge, competence, and research engagement among healthcare professionals in Qatar.MethodA cross-sectional descriptive analysis was conducted using routine data collected in accordance with CPD accreditation requirements. Data included attendance records, certificate completions, and findings from two self-report surveys administered post-course. The surveys assessed perceived changes in knowledge and competence, achievement of course objectives, barriers to certificate completion, and long-term outcomes such as manuscript development and publication.ResultsThe majority of participants (88%) reported improved knowledge, 86% reported increased competence, and 54% credited the course with supporting their ability to draft a manuscript. Challenges were more frequently noted in advanced topics such as survival analysis and regression modeling.ConclusionThe CPD course in biostatistics yielded self-reported improvements in knowledge, competence, and performance among healthcare professionals. Challenges in advanced topics and certificate completion suggest the need for extended course duration, cost-effective online platforms, and enduring materials. Future studies using longitudinal designs and inferential methods could provide deeper insights into the long-term impact of such training initiatives.
ISSN:	1472-6920
DOI:	10.1186/s12909-025-07999-7
ソース:	Healthcare Administration Database