Positive patient outcomes were reported in 14 of 17 included CPD studies¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2025 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Positive patient outcomes were reported in 14 studies, including reduced hypoglycemic events and shorter ICU stays. → Ali Salwa 2025

Evidence¶

Ali Salwa 2025¶

Ali Salwa, Sethi Ahsan, Soltani Abderrezzaq, Nazar Zachariah. (2025). Impact of continuing professional development (CPD) on patient outcomes: a systematic scoping review. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07883-4

q2 · i? · review · r3

Scoping review of 17 studies meeting inclusion criteria from 1562 records screened. The review reports that "Positive patient outcomes were reported in 14 studies, including reduced hypoglycemic events, and shorter ICU stays."

"Positive patient outcomes were reported in 14 studies, including reduced hypoglycemic events, and shorter ICU stays."

Discussion¶

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