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June 7, 2026Diabetes

3086-LB: Impact of an Online CME Activity on Primary Care Clinician Knowledge, Competence, and Confidence in Obesity Management

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CWCasey WashingtonASAmanda SteinmayrGOGrace O'Malley

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates improved knowledge and confidence in obesity management among primary care clinicians, suggesting effective CME strategies.

Key Points

  • This study aims to assess the impact of an online CME activity on primary care clinicians' skills in obesity management.
  • 60-minute on-demand CME activity with reflection and case-based discussions.
  • Pre- and post-assessment measured using McNemar’s tests and paired samples t-tests.
  • Data collected from October to December 2025 involving 740 primary care clinicians.
  • ≥ 61% of PCCs showed improved knowledge and competence with a large educational effect size (Cohen’s d ≥ 0.98).
  • Knowledge of clinical evidence for obesity management increased by ≥ 19%.
  • 84% of PCCs intended to change screening or treatment practices post-activity.

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Washington et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250b4c7def13d035e1b4bbhttps://doi.org/10.2337/db26-3086-lb
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