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External motivation and opinion about the influence on the competency of medical doctors of an organized programme of continuous medical education in the field of resuscitation

Background: Final course results (MCQ and Cardiac Arrest Simulation Test) were registered for candidates that attended Croatian Resuscitation Council courses between 2002 and 2010. Questionnaire has been distributed to all attendees, covering subjects such as professional background, motivation, and satisfaction with courses. Summary of work: From the total number of 1650 candidates, 793 replied to the Questionnaire. Factors that influence the competency (knowledge and skills) were analysed according to basic education (doctor-nurse). Summary of results: The results of regression analysis show that many factors influence the competency of candidates at the end of the course (statistically significant model, p<0, 001). In the group of medical doctors, external motivators to attend the course (independent decision to attend the course, the need for knowledge and skills due to the needs of everyday work) and the opinion about the course (knowledge refreshment, fulfilled expectations from the course, high overall evaluation of the course) have substantial impact on final course results. Neither of these variables showed connection with the final course result in the group of nurses. Conclusion: In Croatia, competency of medical doctors, but not nurses, is influenced by external motivation for attendance and opinion about the course

resurscitation course; motivation

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