title: [The evaluation of continuous training in healthcare organisations. A bibliographic review].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To analyze and consider scientific documents which develop the impact of Continuous Training in health sciences.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature review
  
  
  METHODS
  18 articles are included, organised in two categories: a) the theory and application of Continuous Training to healthcare professionals, b) the impact of Continued Training in healthcare organisations.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All of the authors position themselves clearly in favour of CT in healthcare organisations in all professional categories (whether healthcare or not), as a strategic instrument of change and growth. The importance of assessing the impact that both professionals and institutions have on the end-product (i.e. the health of people) is emphasised. Despite the difficulties involved, to establish their impact is of vital importance in order to verify their benefits and effectiveness.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Regular assessment is essential for introducing changes in training programmes so that they are adapted to the requirements of healthcare organisations and the needs of their professionals.
authors.affiliation: Escuela Superior de Enfermeria del Mar, PSM, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. mlopez@parcdesalutmar.cat
authors.forename: Marta
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: López Rodrigo
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000193:education*; D009938:Organizations