Abstract
IntroductionCommunities of practice are used for knowledge sharing and learning in health settings. However, more needs to be known to understand how they work, if they work different in different settings and what outcomes they might generate. Of particular interest is their potential role in health literacy development.Methods and analysisThis realist review will be undertaken in seven stages, aiming to develop a framework to show how the various contexts of communities of practice in health settings trigger mechanisms that lead to improved health literacy outcomes. The first stage of a realist review is considered important as it clarifies the scope of the review, yet it is rarely elaborated in detail. This paper describes this first stage in detail and shows how scoping techniques can support drafting an initial framework which can guide the rest of the review. After the initial scoping review, the subsequent stages follow an iterative and recurring process (until saturation is reached) that includes searching and appraising evidence, extracting and organising results, and analysing and summarising. The review will then generate conclusions and recommendations for stakeholders seeking to use communities of practice for their health literacy challenges. Findings of the scoping review are presented in this paper as part of the methods description to show the relevance of conducting a scoping review prior to a realist review.Ethics and disseminationEthical review is not required for this review. Experts and stakeholders will be involved in the process after the first stage to increase the quality of the process and to ensure practical relevance and uptake. This review focuses on communities of practice and health literacy, yet findings will likely be relevant for other health settings. Findings will be disseminated through stakeholders, publications, presentations and formal and informal reports.
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National Health and Medical Research Council
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