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Virtual communities of practice for novice occupational therapists: a vehicle for learning, support and professional identity strengthening?

Kirsty van StormbroekLisa O'BrienTania Rauch van der MerweHellen Myezwa
Published in: Rural and remote health (2024)
A virtual community of practice provided both support and professional development opportunities for therapists delivering hand therapy. Careful planning and implementation to upscale this intervention are recommended for rehabilitation personnel delivering care to underserved communities in South Africa. The logistics of virtual communities need to mitigate for connectivity difficulties, and online platforms should enable real-time support. Participant satisfaction and the evaluation of implementation outcomes should be considered in the design of virtual communities of practice.
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