Rapid Knowledge Mobilization and Continuing Professional Development: Educational Responses to COVID-19
Paula Rowland1, Walter Tavares, Mandy Lowe
1Dr. Paula Rowland, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre and PostMD Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Walter Tavares, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre and PostMD Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto and Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; York Region Paramedic and Senior Services, Regional Municipality of York, Community and Health Services Department, Newmarket. Ms. Mandy Lowe, MSc, Senior Director, Clinical Education, University Health Network Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Mr. Tim Tripp, MLIS Director, Library and Information Services, University Health Network. Ms. Juanita Richardson, MLIS MBA Manager, Learning Resource Centre, Michener Institute of Education at UHN. Ms. Melanie Anderson, MLIS Information Specialist, Library and Information Services, University Health Network. Ms. Lori Anne Oja, MLIS Executive Director, Health Sciences Information Consortium. Ms. Morag Paton, MEd Education Research Coordinator, Continuing Professional Development, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, PhD Candidate, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Dr. David Wiljer, PhD Executive Director, Education Technology and Innovation, UHN Digital, University Health Network; Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Temetry Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, and Academic Director, CPD Research and Scholarship, Office of Continuing Professional Development, University of Toronto. Dr. Nicole Woods, PhD Scientist and Associate Director, Wilson Centre, University Health Network and University of Toronto Director, The Institute for Education Research (TIER), University Health Network Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr. Stella Ng, PhD Scientist, Wilson Centre, University Health Network and University of Toronto Director of Research, Centre for Faculty Development, University of Toronto Arrell Family Chair in Health Professions Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Temetry Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto Education Scientist, Centre for Interprofessional Education, University Health Network and University of Toronto.
Introduction:
The field of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has a role to play in supporting health care professionals as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the evolving science of COVID-19, the need for quick action, and the disruption of conventional knowledge networks pose challenges to existing CPD practices. To meet these emergent and rapidly evolving needs, what is required is an approach to CPD that draws insights from the domain of knowledge mobilization (KMb).
Methods:
This short report describes a research protocol for exploring rapid KMb responses to COVID-19 at one Canadian academic teaching hospital. The proposed research will proceed as a case study using a mixed methods design collecting quantitative (surveys and Web site use metrics) and qualitative data (interviews) from individuals involved in developing, using, and supporting the KMb resources. Analysis will proceed in two phases: descriptive analysis of data to share insights and integrative analysis of data to build theory.
Results:
Results from this study will inform the immediate KMb and CPD contribution to the COVID-19 response.
Discussion:
Findings from this study will also make a broader contribution to the field of CPD, theoretically informing intersections between KMb and CPD and therefore contributing to an integrated science of CPD.
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