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Communities of practice (CoPs) are transforming UK higher education, especially in nursing. These groups blend academic and clinical expertise to generate scholarly knowledge applicable to real-world practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education
  • Nursing Education
  • Knowledge Translation

Background:

  • Communities of practice (CoPs) have transitioned from organizational development to educational settings in UK higher education.
  • CoPs are increasingly recognized as valuable tools for practice-based learning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the evolving role of CoPs in UK higher education.
  • To examine the potential of CoPs in nursing to integrate academic and clinical knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on the application and evolution of CoPs in educational contexts.
  • Analysis of scholarly articles reporting on CoP initiatives in nursing.

Main Results:

  • CoPs have become established tools for practice-based learning in higher education.
  • Nursing literature indicates CoPs can merge academic and clinical skills effectively.

Conclusions:

  • CoPs offer a significant potential for transforming nursing education and practice.
  • The integration of scholarly and practical knowledge through CoPs can lead to innovation.