CIS (change impact score) – a novel outcome measurement tool to quantify the relevance of medical education interventions on professional performance

Abstract

Outcome measurements play a key role in professional CME (Continuing Medical Education). While assessment of delegate satisfaction and knowledge transfer is a common standard, it appears desirable to address higher levels of evidence. However, measurement of competence and performance is considered complex, difficult and expensive. The CIS (Change Impact Score) is a novel instrument to predict the relevance of the educational intervention to the professional performance of the physician, based on a standardised on-site self-assessment.

Keywords

• CME (continuing medical education)
• CIS (change impact score)
• outcome assessment
• education quality
• physician performance