The Virtual Community of Practice Facilitation Model

IF 0.5 Q3 INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE

International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction Pub Date : 2023-08-18 DOI:10.4018/ijthi.328578

H. Kellam, C. Cook, Deborah L. Smith, Pamela Haight

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Abstract

This study examines the instructional design, learning experiences, and outcomes of a virtual community of practice (VCoP). In 2019, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine launched a continuing professional development program consisting of an asynchronous online module followed by an optional series of facilitated case-based videoconference workshops, designed as a VCoP. This program evaluation study employed a convergent parallel mixed methods design and combined data sources from participant pre- and post-program surveys and reflections with a content analysis of semi-structured interviews. The paper reports key enablers that contributed to the following outcomes: the value of an online module as a baseline of knowledge; the impact of the shared case studies, experiences, and peer support on reflection and modifications to medical practice; and skill development and patient-centered care as a result of module and VCoP participation. A model for the effective design and delivery of VcoPs is proposed that results in acquisition of new knowledge and skills and promotes patient-centred practice.

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实践促进模型的虚拟社区

本研究考察了虚拟实践社区（VCoP）的教学设计、学习体验和结果。2019年，北安大略医学院启动了一项持续的专业发展计划，包括一个异步在线模块，然后是一系列可选的基于案例的视频会议研讨会，设计为VCoP。这项项目评估研究采用了一种收敛的平行混合方法设计，并将来自参与者项目前和项目后调查和反思的数据源与半结构化访谈的内容分析相结合。该文件报告了促成以下成果的关键因素：在线模块作为知识基线的价值；共享的案例研究、经验和同行支持对反思和修改医疗实践的影响；以及模块和VCoP参与带来的技能发展和以患者为中心的护理。提出了一种有效设计和提供VcoP的模式，该模式可以获得新的知识和技能，并促进以患者为中心的实践。

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International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE-

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