Communities of practice: A means to support occupational therapists' continuing professional development. A literature review

被引:16
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作者
Barry, Margot [1 ]
Kuijer-Siebelink, Wietske [2 ]
Nieuwenhuis, Loek [3 ,4 ]
Haan, Nynke Scherpbier-de [5 ]
机构
[1] HAN Univ Appl Sci, Dept Occupat Therapy, Nijmegen, Netherlands
[2] HAN Univ Appl Sci, Fac Hlth, Nijmegen, Netherlands
[3] HAN Univ Appl Sci, Fac Educ, Nijmegen, Netherlands
[4] Open Univ, Welten Inst Res Learning Teaching & Technol, Nijmegen, Netherlands
[5] Radboud Univ Nijmegen, Med Ctr, Primary Care Specialty Training Dept, Nijmegen, Netherlands
关键词
contemporary practice issues; learning; occupational therapy research; MODEL;
D O I
10.1111/1440-1630.12334
中图分类号
R49 [康复医学];
学科分类号
100215 ;
摘要
Background: This literature review investigates what research reports about the contribution that communities of practice (CoPs) can make in the continuing professional development (CPD) of qualified occupational therapists. Methods: Academic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE and ERIC) were searched and articles were included based on pre-determined criteria. Five articles were included in the review. Results: The CoPs in the reviewed articles provided opportunities for knowledge sharing, knowledge translation, reflection on action and learning through boundary crossing. The presence of professionals with diverse perspectives was an important ingredient that facilitated CPD. Conclusion: Research into the use of CoPs in occupational therapy is sparse. CoPs could provide a CPD forum for occupational therapists whether online or face to face. Practitioners are encouraged to participate in CoPs. Further research into the use of CoPs is recommended.
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页码:185 / 193
页数:9
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