Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care: lessons from the theory of communities of practice
2011

Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care: Lessons from Communities of Practice

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Kislov Roman, Harvey Gill, Walshe Kieran

Primary Institution: Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester

Hypothesis

How can the CoP approach address challenges in interprofessional and inter-organisational collaboration within CLAHRCs?

Conclusion

The CoP approach can enhance knowledge sharing and identity building among diverse professional groups in healthcare collaborations.

Supporting Evidence

  • The CoP approach can illuminate boundaries that exist between professional and organisational groups.
  • Effective collaboration in CLAHRCs may depend on navigating multiple communities of practice.
  • Knowledge brokers and boundary objects are essential for facilitating knowledge transfer.

Takeaway

This study looks at how different groups in healthcare can work better together by sharing knowledge and building a common identity.

Methodology

The paper reviews theoretical literature and empirical research on communities of practice in healthcare.

Limitations

The study does not provide empirical data on the effectiveness of CLAHRCs or the CoP approach.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1748-5908-6-64

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