Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study
Abstract Background Virtual communities of practice (vCoPs) facilitate online learning via the exchange of experiences and knowledge between interested participants. Compared to other communities, vCoPs need to overcome technological structures and specific barriers. Our objective was to pilot the a...
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| author | Carlos Jesús Bermejo-Caja Débora Koatz Carola Orrego Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez Ana Isabel González-González Marta Ballester Valeria Pacheco-Huergo Yolanda del Rey-Granado Marcos Muñoz-Balsa Ana Belén Ramírez-Puerta Yolanda Canellas-Criado Francisco Javier Pérez-Rivas Ana Toledo-Chávarri Mercedes Martínez-Marcos e-MPODERA group |
| author_facet | Carlos Jesús Bermejo-Caja Débora Koatz Carola Orrego Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez Ana Isabel González-González Marta Ballester Valeria Pacheco-Huergo Yolanda del Rey-Granado Marcos Muñoz-Balsa Ana Belén Ramírez-Puerta Yolanda Canellas-Criado Francisco Javier Pérez-Rivas Ana Toledo-Chávarri Mercedes Martínez-Marcos e-MPODERA group |
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| description | Abstract Background Virtual communities of practice (vCoPs) facilitate online learning via the exchange of experiences and knowledge between interested participants. Compared to other communities, vCoPs need to overcome technological structures and specific barriers. Our objective was to pilot the acceptability and feasibility of a vCoP aimed at improving the attitudes of primary care professionals to the empowerment of patients with chronic conditions. Methods We used a qualitative approach based on 2 focus groups: one composed of 6 general practitioners and the other of 6 practice nurses. Discussion guidelines on the topics to be investigated were provided to the moderator. Sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using the ATLAS-ti software. Results The available operating systems and browsers and the lack of suitable spaces and time were reported as the main difficulties with the vCoP. The vCoP was perceived to be a flexible learning mode that provided up-to-date resources applicable to routine practice and offered a space for the exchange of experiences and approaches. Conclusions The results from this pilot study show that the vCoP was considered useful for learning how to empower patients. However, while vCoPs have the potential to facilitate learning and as shown create professional awareness regarding patient empowerment, attention needs to be paid to technological and access issues and the time demands on professionals. We collected relevant inputs to improve the features, content and educational methods to be included in further vCoP implementation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02757781. Registered on 25 April 2016. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-508580a8cae0490b9c8cd889bc84c1e32022-12-22T00:46:08ZengBMCBMC Health Services Research1472-69632019-06-0119111010.1186/s12913-019-4185-zAcceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot studyCarlos Jesús Bermejo-Caja0Débora Koatz1Carola Orrego2Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez3Ana Isabel González-González4Marta Ballester5Valeria Pacheco-Huergo6Yolanda del Rey-Granado7Marcos Muñoz-Balsa8Ana Belén Ramírez-Puerta9Yolanda Canellas-Criado10Francisco Javier Pérez-Rivas11Ana Toledo-Chávarri12Mercedes Martínez-Marcos13e-MPODERA groupUnidad de Apoyo Técnico, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de SaludInstituto Avedis Donabedian, Universidad Autónoma BarcelonaInstituto Avedis Donabedian, Universidad Autónoma BarcelonaRed de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC) ISCIIIRed de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC) ISCIIIInstituto Avedis Donabedian, Universidad Autónoma BarcelonaEAP TuróUnidad de Apoyo Técnico, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de SaludUnidad de Apoyo Técnico, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de SaludUnidad de Apoyo Técnico, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de SaludCentro de Salud Monóvar, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de SaludDepartamento de Enfermería, Facultad de Enfermería y Podología, Universidad Complutense de MadridRed de Investigación en Servicios de Salud en Enfermedades Crónicas (REDISSEC) ISCIIIDepartamento de Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de MadridAbstract Background Virtual communities of practice (vCoPs) facilitate online learning via the exchange of experiences and knowledge between interested participants. Compared to other communities, vCoPs need to overcome technological structures and specific barriers. Our objective was to pilot the acceptability and feasibility of a vCoP aimed at improving the attitudes of primary care professionals to the empowerment of patients with chronic conditions. Methods We used a qualitative approach based on 2 focus groups: one composed of 6 general practitioners and the other of 6 practice nurses. Discussion guidelines on the topics to be investigated were provided to the moderator. Sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using the ATLAS-ti software. Results The available operating systems and browsers and the lack of suitable spaces and time were reported as the main difficulties with the vCoP. The vCoP was perceived to be a flexible learning mode that provided up-to-date resources applicable to routine practice and offered a space for the exchange of experiences and approaches. Conclusions The results from this pilot study show that the vCoP was considered useful for learning how to empower patients. However, while vCoPs have the potential to facilitate learning and as shown create professional awareness regarding patient empowerment, attention needs to be paid to technological and access issues and the time demands on professionals. We collected relevant inputs to improve the features, content and educational methods to be included in further vCoP implementation. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02757781. Registered on 25 April 2016.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4185-zEmpowermentPrimary healthcareVirtual systemHealthcare professional attitudesPilot study |
| spellingShingle | Carlos Jesús Bermejo-Caja Débora Koatz Carola Orrego Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez Ana Isabel González-González Marta Ballester Valeria Pacheco-Huergo Yolanda del Rey-Granado Marcos Muñoz-Balsa Ana Belén Ramírez-Puerta Yolanda Canellas-Criado Francisco Javier Pérez-Rivas Ana Toledo-Chávarri Mercedes Martínez-Marcos e-MPODERA group Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study BMC Health Services Research Empowerment Primary healthcare Virtual system Healthcare professional attitudes Pilot study |
| title | Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study |
| title_full | Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study |
| title_fullStr | Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study |
| title_short | Acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment: a qualitative pilot study |
| title_sort | acceptability and feasibility of a virtual community of practice to primary care professionals regarding patient empowerment a qualitative pilot study |
| topic | Empowerment Primary healthcare Virtual system Healthcare professional attitudes Pilot study |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4185-z |
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