Abstract
There is little evidence of measurement of return on investment for continuing medical education (CME) demonstrated in the current literature. The purpose of this review is to provide examples of cost-benefit analysis and evaluation methodology used to measure return on investment, and to encourage exchange on this issue among CME professionals. The information in this article was gathered from reports of learning outcome evaluations and cost-effectiveness measurements in continuing education for health care professionals, as well as cost-benefit analyses from other settings. Evaluation methods are briefly reviewed from typical evaluation of program objectives, quality of educators, and overall participant satisfaction, to the current need for evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs, to the ultimate outcome of these effects on patient health. The need for cost-benefit analysis in CME is becoming more evident in working with supporters of such medical educational activities. Presenting the actual measurement of benefits and costs of educational alternatives provides the funding decision maker and others with a comparison for the return on investment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
