Continuing medical education and work commitment among rural healthcare workers: a cross-sectional study in 11 western provinces in China.

CME has a significant positive association with the work commitment of RHWs in China. RHWs' work commitment should be further improved in future rural health workforce management. In addition, governments, healthcare organisations and professional associations should establish a professional and complete CME system in China to provide sufficient opportunities for CME for RHWs, encourage them to participate and meet their expectations.