Virtual communities of practice: can they support the prevention agenda in public health? | Zendy

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Virtual communities of practice: can they support the prevention agenda in public health?

Author(s) -

Jennifer Rose Ford,

Maria Helena Korjonen,

Asha Keswani,

Emma Hughes

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

online journal of public health informatics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 1947-2579

DOI - 10.5210/ojphi.v7i2.6031

Subject(s) - active listening , reading (process) , knowledge sharing , public relations , knowledge management , value (mathematics) , computer science , psychology , political science , communication , machine learning , law

Evidence shows some encouraging results about the value of CoPs in enabling collaboration and information sharing. Despite low membership numbers of the obesity CoPs piloted, members see value and suggest improvements. Findings suggest that success comes from leadership, champions, and larger networks with more posting activity. Mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative research are appropriate in measuring the use and impact of CoPs.

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