Mapping motivational factors for continuous medical education: insights from general practitioners with varying levels of participating in CME.
Background: General practitioners' (GPs) participation in continuous medical education (CME) is crucial for patient care, GPs' well-being and healthcare costs. Despite this, 25% of Danish GPs did not participate in CME in 2022. It is vital to understand motivational factors for engaging in CME. Aim:...
| Publicado en: | Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care Vol. 43; no. 3; pp. 684 - 693 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2025
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