Understanding the Development of a Physician Practice Reflection Tool – A Case Study

Burnett, Hongyu

Understanding the Development of a Physician Practice Reflection Tool – A Case Study

dc.contributor.advisor	Alonso-Yañez, Gabriela
dc.contributor.author	Burnett, Hongyu
dc.contributor.committeemember	Armson, Heather
dc.contributor.committeemember	Simmons, Marlon
dc.contributor.committeemember	Bharwani, Aleem
dc.contributor.committeemember	Campbell-Scherer, Denise
dc.date	2024-05
dc.date.accessioned	2024-05-02T17:54:18Z
dc.date.available	2024-05-02T17:54:18Z
dc.date.issued	2024-04-30
dc.description.abstract	This study investigated the development of a physician practice reflection tool by Continuing Professional Development (CPD) educators at the University of Calgary, focusing on the operationalization of the Physician Practice Improvement (PPI) system. The problem addressed was the evolving expectations of physician CPD in Canada, emphasizing the need for tools that support reflective practice and meet specific learning needs. Using an instrumental case study methodology within an interpretive paradigm, this study explored the design process of the My Practice Improvement (MyPI) tool from November 2020 to November 2021. Data were collected through field observations, document reviews, and interviews, providing insights into tool conceptualization, educators' collaborative efforts in tool design, and the challenges faced in the project process. These findings revealed considerable advancements in the translation of the PPI system into CPD programming. The MyPI tool was designed to facilitate physicians' self-assessment and reflection, thus aligning their learning with individual practice improvements. The key strategies developed included structured guidance for reflective practice and linking learning with quality improvement metrics. This study illustrates how CPD tools can be designed to empower physicians to direct their learning and improve their patient care. This research contributes to the field by detailing a practical approach to developing CPD tools that support PPI systems. It offers insights into collaborative educational practices and the potential for broader application across CPD programs aimed at addressing physician practice improvement.
dc.identifier.citation	Burnett, H. (2024). Understanding the development of a physician practice reflection tool – a case study (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1880/118635
dc.identifier.uri	https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/43477
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher.faculty	Graduate Studies
dc.publisher.institution	University of Calgary
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dc.subject	Physician Practice Improvement
dc.subject	Continuing Professional Development
dc.subject	reflective practice
dc.subject	tool development
dc.subject	quality improvement in healthcare
dc.subject.classification	Education--Adult and Continuing
dc.subject.classification	Education--Curriculum and Instruction
dc.title	Understanding the Development of a Physician Practice Reflection Tool – A Case Study
dc.type	doctoral thesis
thesis.degree.discipline	Education Graduate Program – Educational Research
thesis.degree.grantor	University of Calgary
thesis.degree.name	Doctor of Education (EdD)
ucalgary.thesis.accesssetbystudent	I do not require a thesis withhold – my thesis will have open access and can be viewed and downloaded publicly as soon as possible.