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CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT JCEHP FOR AUTHORS JCEHP AWARD SEARCH		Volume 25 (4) Volume 25, Issue 4, Fall 2005 J Contin Educ Health Prof 2005; 25(4):278 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Contents of a Core Library in Continuing Medical Education: A Delphi Study Curtis A. Olson, PhD Tricia R. Tooman, BS James C. Leist, EdD A b s t r a c t Introduction: In developing their professional competence, those who are interested in the practice of continuing medical education (CME) should recognize the knowledge base that defines their field. This study systematically identifies and organizes a list of books and journals comprising a core library (100 books/15 journals) for CME professionals. Methods: The Delphi method was applied to elicit and combine the judgments of a fifty member panel considered knowledgeable about the CME field. The panelists participated in three iterations of the survey to first identify and then rank order nominated works. Separate ranked lists were created for books and journals. Results: Forty-four participants completed the study (88% response rate). 268 books and 34 journals were identified. Mean ratings ranged from 4.78 (high) to 1.50 (low). Discussion: The results of the study reflect the panel's judgment. The list is not definitive; instead, it describes what a select group of individuals knowledgeable about the CME field considered important. The list should therefore be seen as a general guide and a resource to facilitate decision-making, not as a prescription for creating a library. Lessons for Practice A list of recommended books and journals is available to help practitioners evaluate their existing library and identify items they may want to acquire or read The list reflects the broad disciplinary base that informs current CME practice including medical education, continuing education, business (management, organizational change, leadership), philosophy, social science research, and distance education among others Three books written by CME professionals for CME professionals are given the highest priority for practitioners and are also recommended for novices Three of the 10 highest rated books focus on reflective practice, suggesting that the construct is widely considered central to the CME field
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