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.
This study explores rapid knowledge mobilization (KMb) to support healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings will inform immediate KMb and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) strategies and contribute to an integrated science of CPD.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Knowledge Management
- Pandemic Response
Background:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) faces challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to evolving science and disrupted knowledge networks.
- Rapidly evolving needs necessitate innovative approaches to CPD for healthcare professionals.
- Knowledge Mobilization (KMb) offers a framework to address these emergent challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a research protocol for exploring rapid KMb responses to COVID-19.
- To investigate the development, use, and support of KMb resources in a Canadian academic teaching hospital.
- To inform immediate KMb and CPD contributions to the COVID-19 response.
Main Methods:
- A case study employing a mixed-methods design.
- Collection of quantitative data (surveys, website usage metrics).
- Collection of qualitative data (interviews) from stakeholders involved in KMb resources.
Main Results:
- The study protocol outlines a phased analysis: descriptive analysis for insights and integrative analysis for theory building.
- Anticipated results will guide immediate KMb and CPD efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Findings will contribute to understanding the intersection of KMb and CPD.
Conclusions:
- This research protocol provides a framework for studying rapid KMb in a pandemic context.
- The findings are expected to enhance the effectiveness of CPD for healthcare professionals during health crises.
- The study aims to contribute to the theoretical integration of KMb and CPD, advancing the science of professional development.
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