Evaluation of Medical Education Programs with Appreciative Inquiry Approach: A Review Study

Volume 14, Issue 2
Summer 2023
Pages 112-101

Document Type : Review Article

Author

Department of Medical Education, Medical Education Development Center, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran

Abstract
Introduction: The objective of educational program evaluation is the development of individuals and organizations, which requires systematic evaluation methods for all program components.
Materials & Methods: In this narrative review study, the keywords "Appreciative Inquiry Approach,” Program Evaluation,” and "Medical Education" were searched in Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Medline databases from 2010 to March 2021. The full-text articles were reviewed after removing duplicates and considering the direct relationship of the articles to the research objective.
Results: A total of 170 records were found, of which 15 articles were finalized. The steps of the appreciative inquiry approach were extracted for evaluating and developing medical education programs.
Conclusion: The appreciative inquiry approach, as well as evaluating the program, promotes personal, organizational, and social development by enhancing individual and organizational capacities.

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