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Using a Virtual Community of Practice to Support Stroke Best Practice Implementation: Mixed-Methods Evaluation.
Elizabeth Linkewich;
Sylvia Quant;
Lauren Bechard;
Michelle Donald
ABSTRACT
Background:
Successful best practice implementation is influenced by access to peer support and knowledge exchange. The Toronto Stroke Networks (TSNs) Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP), a secure social media platform, is a knowledge translation tool supporting dissemination and adoption of stroke best practices for interprofessional stroke stakeholders.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of a VCoP in supporting regional stroke care best practice implementation.
Methods:
The Wenger Value Creation Model and developmental evaluation were used to reflect practice change from data collected through interprofessional interviews with stroke care providers who were members on the VCoP and website analytics on VCoP usage.
Results:
The VCoP provided immediate value in supporting user networking, community activities, and interactions. Skill acquisition and changes in perspective acquired through discussion and project work on the VCoP were valued by members, with potential value for supporting practice change. Learning about new stroke best practices through the VCoP was a starting point for individuals and teams to contemplate change.
Conclusions:
These findings suggest a VCoP supports early stages of practice change and stroke best practice implementation. Future research should examine how VCoPs can support higher levels of value creation for implementing stroke best practices.
Citation
Please cite as:
Linkewich E, Quant S, Bechard L, Donald M
Using a Virtual Community of Practice to Support Stroke Best Practice Implementation: Mixed Methods Evaluation
