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| author | Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. |
| author_facet | Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. |
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| contents | Contents of a Core Library in Continuing Medical Education: A Delphi Study Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. Delphi Technique Medical Education Professional Continuing Education Medical Libraries Periodicals Books Library Materials Physicians Introduction: In developing their professional competence, those who are interested in the practice of continuing medical education (CME) should recognize the knowledge base that defines their field. This study systematically identifies and organizes a list of books and journals comprising a core library (100 books/15 journals) for CME professionals. Methods: The Delphi method was applied to elicit and combine the judgments of a fifty member panel considered knowledgeable about the CME field. The panelists participated in three iterations of the survey to first identify and then rank order nominated works. Separate ranked lists were created for books and journals. Results: Forty-four participants completed the study (88% response rate). 268 books and 34 journals were identified. Mean ratings ranged from 4.78 (high) to 1.50 (low). Discussion: The results of the study reflect the panel's judgment. The list is not definitive; instead, it describes what a select group of individuals knowledgeable about the CME field considered important. The list should therefore be seen as a general guide and a resource to facilitate decision-making, not as a prescription for creating a library. |
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| spellingShingle | Contents of a Core Library in Continuing Medical Education: A Delphi Study Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. Delphi Technique Medical Education Professional Continuing Education Medical Libraries Periodicals Books Library Materials Physicians Contents of a Core Library in Continuing Medical Education: A Delphi Study Olson, Curtis A. Tooman, Tricia R. Leist, James C. Delphi Technique Medical Education Professional Continuing Education Medical Libraries Periodicals Books Library Materials Physicians Introduction: In developing their professional competence, those who are interested in the practice of continuing medical education (CME) should recognize the knowledge base that defines their field. This study systematically identifies and organizes a list of books and journals comprising a core library (100 books/15 journals) for CME professionals. Methods: The Delphi method was applied to elicit and combine the judgments of a fifty member panel considered knowledgeable about the CME field. The panelists participated in three iterations of the survey to first identify and then rank order nominated works. Separate ranked lists were created for books and journals. Results: Forty-four participants completed the study (88% response rate). 268 books and 34 journals were identified. Mean ratings ranged from 4.78 (high) to 1.50 (low). Discussion: The results of the study reflect the panel's judgment. The list is not definitive; instead, it describes what a select group of individuals knowledgeable about the CME field considered important. The list should therefore be seen as a general guide and a resource to facilitate decision-making, not as a prescription for creating a library. |
| title | Contents of a Core Library in Continuing Medical Education: A Delphi Study |
| topic | Delphi Technique Medical Education Professional Continuing Education Medical Libraries Periodicals Books Library Materials Physicians |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ759230 |