Knowledge Improvement and Research

Understanding medical words: a tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
This tutorial teaches you about medical words and how they are put together. It is a useful tool for those who do not come from a clinical background, but need to recognise the terminology.

Knowledge translation learning modules
Three knowledge translation learning modules are now freely available from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. They are:
1. A guide to researcher and knowledge-user collaboration in health research
2. Introduction to evidence-informed decision making
3. Critical appraisal of intervention studies

Patient Safety

Patient safety investigations, the need for interprofessional learning
A Wakefield, C Carlisle, A Hall, M Attree
Learning in Health and Social Care, 2009, 8(1), pp22-32
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Patient Safety First Campaign
The Patient Safety First Campaign has been created to change the culture within the NHS; to one that makes the safety of patients the highest priority and makes all avoidable death and harm unacceptable. This site contains details of interventions and The Quick Guide to Implementing Improvement.

Communication

How do communication structures shape the process of knowledge transfer? – an agent-based model
W Guechtouli
December 2008, Groupement de Recherche en Economie
The aim of this paper is to study the impact of two different structures of communication on both processes of knowledge transfer and individual learning in the context of a community of practice. Click here to read more.

Events

Event: iLearning Forum 2009
19th – 20th January 2009 – Paris, France
The theme of this year’s iLearning Forum is Integrated Learning: Embedding Learning Technologies for Individual and Organisational Development. Learning professional colleagues from around the world will be meeting to explore state of the art practice in the use of technology for education and the development and management of human resources. Click here for more.

Event: LOGOS Final Conference: New Technology Platforms for Learning
19th – 20th January 2009 – Budapest (Hungary)
This conference aims to explore the innovative solutions for individual learning processes embedded in sound learning theories, focusing on the learner–technology relationship. Participation is free of charge. Click here for more information.

Event: Health Care 2009 – Methods, Measurement and Engagement
2nd February 2009 – Hilton Hotel, Toronto, Canada
The 2009 symposium will feature presentations, panels and small-group discussions on several topics, including:

• Sharing information through distributed data networking
• Reflections on eHealth
• Health services research methodologies

Calls for Interest

Call for papers: Innovation and creativity in learning
Deadline for article submission: 12th January 2009
In order to contribute to the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009, eLearning Papers launches a call for papers on innovation and creativity in learning. The papers may address themes such as open innovation and learning, innovative learning concepts, and empowering peer networks. Click here for more information.

Call for abstracts: – Better evidence for a better world
18th-20th May 2009 – 9th Annual Campbell Collaboration Colloquium
The Campbell Collaboration seeks submissions related to the theme Better Evidence for a Better World from researchers, policy makers, and practitioners in the areas of education, crime and justice, social welfare and public health, for its 9th Annual Colloquium. Click here for more information.

Calls for Interest

Call for papers: Special issue on “Applied Knowledge Management and e-Learning: An International Journal
Paper submission date – 15th December 2008, due for publication April 2009.
Papers on the following themes are required for KM&EL Special Issue on Applied Knowledge Management in an Institutional Context:

• KM in support of disaster management and/or crisis response;
• KM in support of organizational learning;
• Case studies on issues and challenges in implementing KM systems in an institutional context;
• KM and eGovernment applications;
• Semantic webs and KM;
• KM in support of eGovernment initiatives;
• Other related topics.

Author guidelines are available here. For more information about KM&EL, click here.

Learning

Internet-based learning in the health professions: a meta-analysis
DA Cook, AJ Levinson, S Garside, DM Dupras, PJ Erwin, VM Montori
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 300(10), pp1181-1196
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NHS Athens passwords may be required to access this resource, and can be obtained from the National Library for Health.

Knowledge Improvement

Database of individual patient experiences
DIPEx, the database of individual patient experiences has been replaced by the new name Healthtalkonline. The information on healthtalkonline is based on qualitative research into patient experiences, led by experts at the University of Oxford. These personal stories of health and illness will enable patients, families and healthcare professionals to benefit from the experiences of others.

Effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions to improve cancer pain management
GG Cummings, NA Hagen, R Fainsinger, S Armijo Olivo, C Stiles, P Biondo
The Cochrane Library, 2008, Issue 4
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Better practice checklist: knowledge management
2004, Australian Government Information Management Office
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Issues of knowledge management in public sector
X Cong, KV Pandya
Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management, 2003, 1(2), pp25-33
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Knowledge management and organizational learning: an international development perspective
I Hovland
August, 2003, Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Working Paper 224
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Implementing knowledge strategies: lessons from international development agencies
B Ramalingam
April 2005, Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Working Paper 244
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Learning

Internet-based learning in the health professions: a meta-analysis
DA Cook
Journal of the American Medical Association, 2008, 300(10), pp1181-1196
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NHS Athens passwords may be required to access this resource, and can be obtained from the National Library for Health.

Learning

Shared knowledge and understandings in organizations: its development and organizational learning processes
KP Schulz
Management Learning, 2008, 39(4), pp457-473
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Knowledge Improvement

What can family medicine practices do to facilitate knowledge management?
AJ Orzano, PA Ohman-Strickland, M Patel
Health Care Management Review, 2008, 33(3), pp216-224
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Adapting web-based instruction to residents’ knowledge improves learning efficiency
D Cook, T Beckman, K Thomas, W Thompson
Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2008, 23(7), pp985-990
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Validating a knowledge transfer framework in health services
D Orendorff, A Ramirez, E Coakes
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2008, 137, pp116-129
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Realising the knowledge spiral in healthcare: the role of data mining and knowledge management
N Wickramasinghe, RK Bali, MC Gibbons, J Schaffer
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics, 2008, 137, pp116-129
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Learning

Creating a learning health care organization for participatory management: a case analysis
R Ford, I Angermeier
Journal of Health Organisation and Management, 2008, 22(3), pp269-293
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Leadership

Leadership for learning: a literature study of leadership for learning in clinical practice
HT Allan, PA Smith, M Lorentzon
Journal of Nursing Management, 2008, 16(5), pp545-555
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Innovation

Innovative health care delivery teams: learning to be a team player is as important as learning other specialised skills
A Fitzgerald, G Davison
Journal of Health Organisation and Management, 2008, 22(2), pp129-146
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Training

Is training worth it? How to evaluate learning against other investments
Development and Learning in Organizations, 2008, 22(3), pp34-36
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Learning

Information systems development: where does knowledge lie and how does learning occur?
R Boateng, R Hinson
Development and Learning in Organizations, 2008, 22(3), pp18-20
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Factors that influence informal learning in the workplace
SA Berg, SY Chyung
Journal of Workplace Learning, 208, 20(4), pp245-258
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Organizational learning and the learning organization: reviewing evolution for prospecting the future
TM Rebelo, AD Gomes
Learning Organization: an International Journal, 2008, 15(4), pp294-308
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Organisational Culture

Organizational governance of knowledge and learning
B Strong, TH Davenport, L Prusak
Knowledge and Process Management, 2008, 15(2), pp150-157
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Call for Interest

Call for abstracts: Eliminating borders of knowledge – 6th Biennial Joanna Briggs Colloquium
12th – 15th November, 2008 -
Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia, Cordoba, Spain
The objectives of the colloquium and convention are to:
· Promote the international exchange of knowledge related to evidence-base health care
· Advance the science of evidence review, transfer and utilization
· Explore opportunities for international collaboration between consumers and health professionals from a range of disciplines.
Click here to find out more.

Call for participants: Learning 2.0 – a study on the impact of web 2.0 innovations on education and training in Europe
Submit a Learning 2.0 case to take part in this research. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of web 2.0 trends on the field of learning and education. Click here to find out more.

Call for Interest

Call for applications: Learning and teaching innovation grants from JISC
The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) invites institutions to submit funding proposals for projects to undertake work under its Learning and Teaching Innovation Grants Programme. The first deadline for receipt of initial proposals is no later than 12.00 noon on 5 May 2008. Click here for further information.

Learning

Is yours a learning organization?
DA Garvin, AC Edmondson, F Gino
Harvard Business Review, 2008, 86(3)
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