Exploring the evidence base for Communities of Practice in health research and translation: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The translation of research into healthcare practice relies on effective communication between disciplines, however strategies to address the gap between information sharing and knowledge transfer are still under exploration. Communities of Practice (CoP) are informal networks of stakeholders with shared knowledge or endeavour and present an opportunity to address this gap beyond disciplinary boundaries. However, the evidence-base supporting their development, implementation and efficacy in health is not well described. This review explores the evidence underpinning the use of CoP in health research and translation.

Methods

A scoping review was undertaken using Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework. A comprehensive search of health databases and grey lite

SUBMITTER: James-McAlpine J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10278351 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature