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Lee-Krueger RCW, Moreau K, Delva D, Eady K, Giroux CM, Archibald D. Fundamental Teaching Activities in Family Medicine Framework: Analysis of Awareness and Utilization. THE JOURNAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2022; 42:274-283. [PMID: 35180743 PMCID: PMC9722374 DOI: 10.1097/ceh.0000000000000414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION In 2015, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, in performing their commitment to supporting its members in their educational roles, created the Family Medicine Framework (FTA). It was designed to assist family medicine educators with an understanding of the core activities of educators: precepting, coaching, and teaching within or beyond clinical settings. Given that an examination of member awareness of FTA has not been previously undertaken, our primary objective was to conduct an evaluation on its utility and application. METHODS In partnership with College of Family Physicians of Canada Faculty Development Education Committee members, we used a practical participatory evaluation approach to conduct a two-phase mixed-methods evaluation of the FTA. We distributed an electronic survey in French and English languages to Canadian faculty development, program, and site directors in family medicine. We then conducted follow-up interviews with self-selected participants. RESULTS Of the target populations, 12/15 (80%) faculty development directors (FDDs), 12/18 (66.7%) program directors, and 34/174 (19.5%) site directors completed the electronic survey. Subsequently, 6 FDDs, 3 program directors, and 3 site directors completed an interview (n = 12). Findings indicate that awareness of the FTA was highest among FDDs. Facilitators who encourage teachers to use the FTA and barriers for low uptake were also identified. DISCUSSION This evaluation illuminated that varied levels of awareness of the FTA may contribute to the low uptake among education leaders. We also suggest future research to address possible barriers that hinder effective applications of the FTA in faculty development initiatives.
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- Rachelle C. W. Lee-Krueger
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| | - Katherine Moreau
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| | - Dianne Delva
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| | - Kaylee Eady
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| | - Catherine M. Giroux
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
| | - Douglas Archibald
- Mrs. Lee-Krueger: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Moreau: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Delva: Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Eady: Senior Research Associate, Center for Research on Educational and Community Services, Faculties of Education and Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Giroux: Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Archibald: Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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