Hiệu quả cải thiện kiến thức dược cổ truyền của nhân viên y tế y học cổ truyền qua mô hình khóa đào tạo kiến thức y khoa liên tục tại Viện Nghiên cứu Y Dược học Tuệ Tĩnh

Traditional medicine (TM) holds a long-standing and significant role in healthcare, particularly in Vietnam, owing to its rich materia medica and diverse therapeutic approaches. However, existing literature consistently highlights a knowledge gap in traditional pharmacology among TM health workers, posing a challenge to effective practice. To address this critical need and enhance professional competency, continuing medical education (CME) is imperative. This study aims to describe the characteristics of TM health workers participating in a CME course at Tue Tinh Institute and assess the effectiveness of this program in improving their knowledge of traditional pharmacology, thereby emphasizing the vital role of ongoing training in this specialized field.

Traditional medicine practitioners, medical educators, public health policymakers, and researchers interested in continuing medical education and traditional pharmacology.

This pre-post interventional study evaluated the effectiveness of a continuing medical education (CME) program in improving traditional pharmacology knowledge among 242 traditional medicine health workers. Conducted at the Tue Tinh Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy Research from September 2024 to March 2025, the study gathered data on participants' knowledge of medicinal material identification, processing, and clinical application both before and after the training. The findings revealed that initially, over 70% of trainees possessed only average to poor knowledge levels in these areas. Following the intervention, there was a statistically significant improvement across all aspects, with the proportion of participants achieving good knowledge markedly increasing. The mean total score significantly rose from 4.24 ± 1.78 to 8.68 ± 1.37. Notably, participants holding professional certificates or licenses achieved even higher scores, underscoring the value of prior professional experience. The results confirm that the CME program in traditional pharmacology effectively enhances knowledge among various trainee groups, highlighting its crucial role in elevating the professional capacity and practical quality of traditional medicine practitioners. This intervention provides a model for ongoing professional development, ensuring better patient care and upholding the standards of traditional medical practices.