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