期刊名称：Journal of Research in Interprofessional Practice and Education
印刷版ISSN：1916-7342
出版年度：2012
卷号：2
期号：3
DOI：10.22230/jripe.2012v2n3a78
语种：English
出版社：Canadian Institute for Studies in Publishing Press
摘要：Background: Many interdisciplinary collaborative research programs in the health sector are adopting the community of practice concept within virtual environments. This study explores the factors that affect the members of a geographically dispersed group of health professionals in their attempt to create an interprofessional Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) from which to promote clinical education research.Method & Findings: A survey was used to determine participants’ degree of computer competency. System logs recorded members’ access details and site activity. Member perceptions and beliefs were established using focus groups. While members stated they were enthusiastic about the VCoP, the primary use was viewing. Their online behaviour indicated that on average it took six visits to generate a post. This suggests a stronger focus on viewing (consumption of) information than on contributing (construction of) information.Conclusions: We believe it is crucial for members to contribute during the initial phase of any pre-structured VCoP in order to overcome the consumption-construction dilemma. It is during this initial phase that members will decide on the community’s value. If the community cannot offer added value, members who engage are likely to consume for a time and then leave.
关键词：Heath Science;Virtual communities of practice; Virtual research environments; Clinical education research; Research cultures; Interprofessional research
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