Perspectives on medical education
Beyond Qualification: A Video-Stimulated Interview Study on What Group Discussion of Audit and Feedback Adds to Professional Development in General Practice
By van der Winden D, Nasori M, Mak-van der Vossen M and 4 others.
Abstract
Introduction
Modern healthcare demands continuing professional development (CPD) that bridges learning and practice and motivates health professionals. Current CPD activities often prioritize qualification, while socialization and subjectification purposes are considered vital in other educational contexts and could help to foster dynamic learning. Group discussion of audit and feedback (A&F) is a form of CPD that is used increasingly, and that may fulfill these needs. However, little is known about how this approach creates learning opportunities or what the group dynamic contributes.
Method
In this video-stimulated interview study we explored how a group of experienced general practitioners perceive the value of group discussion of A&F in their professional development, employing a constructivist paradigm. We first inductively analyzed our findings, using Thematic Analysis. A second deductive analysis followed, using Biesta's concept of the three purposes of education (qualification, socialization and subjectification) as framework.