Evaluating an online occupational therapy community of practice and its role in supporting occupational therapy practice

Hoffmann, Tammy; Desha, Laura; Verrall, K.

doi:10.1111/j.1440-1630.2011.00954.x

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“…Following an investigation of factors that enable and hinder CoPs, time was identified as a primary barrier to a successful experience (Guldberg & Mackness, 2009). Further research suggests that the barrier of time is compounded by demanding work schedules and attempts to successfully balance work and personal life experiences (Hoffmann et al, 2011). Research results have also indicated that the pace of the online discussion may move too quickly to allow for deeply reflective learning.…”

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“…Participants indicated that this discomfort and frustration led to a lack of participation in the community at various points of time (Guldberg & Mackness, 2009). resources (Hoffmann, Desha, & Verrall, 2011). Moreover, CoPs motivate learning and can be used to specifically address deficiencies in EBP and help providers deal with the ambiguities and uncertainties of practice (Parboosingh, 2002).…”

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“…The purpose of the community must be clearly identified (e.g., as the hub for EBP information for rehabilitation professionals) and specific design, facilitation, and support strategies must be used to help achieve the goals of the community. If the Other investigations cite gaps in discussion topics and conflicting communication styles as additional barriers (Hoffmann et al, 2011). Despite the benefits of an unstructured community to develop knowledge and practice guidelines, a lack of clear structure and guidelines may lead to negative feelings (e.g., discomfort and frustration) and serve as a barrier to the development of an effective CoP.…”

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Communities of Practice: A Knowledge Translation Tool for Rehabilitation Professionals

Bezyak

Ditchman

Burke

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Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education

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Increased attention to evidence-based practice (EBP) among rehabilitation professionals closely corresponds to recent interest in knowledge translation, which connects quality research to rehabilitation practice aimed at improving the lives of people with disabilities. Despite the importance of knowledge translation for rehabilitation professionals, the concept is often overlooked or misunderstood. This article provides a brief review of knowledge translation to clarify potential misconceptions. In addition, communities of practice (CoPs) are introduced as a specific tool for knowledge translation. An overview of CoPs and guidelines for design, development, and use are reviewed. The flexibility and common ownership of CoPs provide an ideal approach for rehabilitation researchers, practitioners, and consumers to work together to develop knowledge and effective practice guidelines.

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Section: Existing Communities Of Practicementioning

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Communities of Practice: A Knowledge Translation Tool for Rehabilitation Professionals

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Ditchman

Burke

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Rehabilitation Research Policy and Education

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“…In this perspective, the framework of the Community of Practice and Identity (CoP), proposed by Ethiènne Wenger 22 , has been used by many professions [23][24][25] and by Occupational Therapy 15,[26][27][28] to foster the learning of professional aspects in different educational scenarios.…”

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“Isso eu levo para a vida!”: aprendizagem da prática profissional em uma Comunidade de Prática

Marcolino

Lourenço

Reali

2016

Interface (Botucatu)

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The learning of practice demand educational strategies focused on reflective and collective processes, such as the Community of Practice (CoP). From an action research directed to the contributions of a mentoring program for professional development, organized in a CoP, with the participation of six junior occupational therapists and three experienced ones, this paper tries to elucidate relevant features for professional learning on the program. The speech and diaries of the participants at the last evaluation meeting were submitted to thematic analysis and the results indicate the importance of: a space for reflection on a continuous basis; the mentor's actions in fostering reflection; the exchanges between experts and beginners. The CoP, as a rich design for learning, enabled breaking stereotypies and creating new meanings, favoring the development of all involved.

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“…16 Another study found that an online OT CoP delivered benefits including time efficiency, networking capability, and mentoring opportunities. 17 Critical thinking and confidence building have also been promoted within an OT CoP. 18 Other research in the field of rehabilitation has suggested that a CoP might facilitate EBP that the ''creation of knowledge and application of knowledge in practice are social processes'' 19(p.14) Little research has been done on the application of CoPs in physiotherapy (PT).…”

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Survey of a Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Community of Practice: A Pilot Study to Gain Member Input to Help Sustain and Advance the Group

Boucher

MacIntyre

2015

Physiotherapy Canada

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Purpose: To gather input and perspectives from members of the Calgary Pelvic Health Physiotherapists' Community of Practice (PHPT CoP) to ensure common goals that help sustain and advance the group. Method: An online survey grounded in CoP theory was used to elicit feedback from 23 PHPTs. Descriptive statistics summarized survey results. Results: The response rate was 96%; all respondents worked in women's pelvic health. Respondents expressed interest in continuing regular face-to-face meetings, a speaker series, case studies, and connecting with other PHPTs. Conclusion: The findings suggest continuation of regular meetings, with a focus on clinical skill development, and an annual Alberta PHPT conference. Members of this community of practice seek a strategy to promote PHPT to the public and develop referral sources.Key Words: pelvic floor; survey. RÉ SUMÉObjet : Ré unir des commentaires et des points de vue des membres du Collectif de pratique des physiothé rapeutes en santé pelvienne de Calgary (CdP PTSP) afin d'assurer que des buts communs aident à appuyer et à faire progresser leur groupe. Mé thode : On a utilisé un sondage en ligne reposant sur les thé ories du CdP afin de ré unir des commentaires de 23 physiothé rapeutes en santé pelvienne. Des statistiques descriptives ont ré sumé les ré sultats du sondage. Ré sultats : Le taux de ré ponse s'est é tabli à 96%. Tous les ré pondants travaillaient en santé pelvienne des femmes. Les ré pondants souhaitaient que l'on poursuive les ré unions en personne pé riodiques, organise une sé rie de confé rences, ré alise des é tudes de cas et é tablisse des contacts avec d'autres physiothé rapeutes en santé pelvienne. Conclusion : Les constatations indiquent qu'il vaudrait la peine de continuer à tenir des ré unions pé riodiques axé es sur le perfectionnement des techniques cliniques et de tenir un congrè s annuel des PTSP de l'Alberta. Les membres de ce collectif de pratique cherchent une straté gie pour promouvoir les PTSP auprè s de la population et cré er des sources d'aiguillage.The term community of practice (CoP) was coined by Lave and Wenger, 1 who believed that learning takes place in social relationships. A CoP allows for a collaborative form of social learning. 2 In Lave and Wenger's situated learning theory, adult learners discover and shape their knowledge within a CoP; 3 learning happens through imitation, visualization, and socialization. 2,3 Wenger and colleagues 2(p.4-5) defined a CoP as a group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in this area by interacting on an ongoing basis. However they accumulate knowledge, they become informally bound by the value that they find in learning together. This value is not merely instrumental to their work. It also accrues in the personal satisfaction of knowing colleagues who understand each other's perspectives and of belonging to an interesting group of people. Over time, they develop a unique perspective on their topic a...

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Evaluating an online occupational therapy community of practice and its role in supporting occupational therapy practice

Abstract: The findings of this study suggest that the CoP is still in the early stages of development; however, it has the potential to be further embraced by therapists if further promotion, training and minor usability modifications are undertaken.

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Communities of Practice: A Knowledge Translation Tool for Rehabilitation Professionals

Communities of Practice: A Knowledge Translation Tool for Rehabilitation Professionals

“Isso eu levo para a vida!”: aprendizagem da prática profissional em uma Comunidade de Prática

Survey of a Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Community of Practice: A Pilot Study to Gain Member Input to Help Sustain and Advance the Group

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