Using theoretical engagement to understand workplace learning across contexts—Bringing worlds apart together
2025

Understanding Workplace Learning in Health Professions Education

Sample size: 13 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Francisco M. Olmos‐Vega, Renée E. Stalmeijer

Primary Institution: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Hypothesis

To what extent is the research performed thus far transferable across professional contexts, cultures and borders?

Conclusion

The study emphasizes the importance of context in workplace learning and advocates for more attention to research practices that enhance transferability.

Supporting Evidence

  • Workplace learning is crucial for developing clinical competencies.
  • Contextual factors significantly influence learning outcomes.
  • Theoretical frameworks can enhance understanding of workplace learning.

Takeaway

This study shows that where and how you learn in a job can change what you learn, and it's important to understand these differences.

Methodology

The study used a constructivist grounded theory approach and semi-structured interviews.

Limitations

The study may not capture all contextual variations due to its specific focus on a single medical center.

Participant Demographics

Participants included 13 medical residents from different disciplines and levels of training at a major urban medical center in Bogotá, Colombia.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1111/medu.15481

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