The Individual Practice Development Theory: an individually focused practice development theory that helps target practice development resources

Melton, Jane, Forsyth, Kirsty and Freeth, Della (2012) The Individual Practice Development Theory: an individually focused practice development theory that helps target practice development resources. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 18 (3). pp. 542-546. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2010.01618.x

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Abstract

Background Research indicates that multifaceted practice development (PD) interventions are more effective than single strategies. However, models of education in health care need to consider cost-effectiveness. Objectives This paper presents a research-based, PD theory called the Individual Practice Development Theory. It argues that programmes that use the Individual Practice Development Theory to tailor PD support to the learning needs of practitioners will result in more engagement in PD and will target PD resources efficiently. Methods The in-depth qualitative, multi-method realistic evaluation was of a multifaceted, organization-wide PD programme in one National Health Service Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Trust. Semi-structured interviews, practice observation and documentation audit were used to gather data from occupational therapists. Findings Results indicated that environmental contexts, particularly the support of the immediate team, and the participant's personal circumstances affected PD behaviour change. Six mechanisms acted as catalysts. These were: Building Confidence, Finding Flow, Accumulating Reward, Conferring with Others, Constructing Knowledge Know-how and Channelling Time. Four stages of PD characterized as: ‘In the Hangar’, ‘On the Runway’, ‘Take-off’ and ‘In the Air’ were identified. The research also illustrated the interconnectivity between outcome levels, contextual circumstances and activating mechanisms. Discussion The findings suggested that PD interventions need to be more individually tailored to achieve optimum learning outcomes. The identification of four discernable stages permits rapid understanding of PD support needs in order to focus PD support. Conclusion With a systematic and individualized approach to PD in health care, more target PD supports can be put in place.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Change theory; Health care education individuals; Practice development; Realistic evaluation; Resource efficiency
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Health and Social Care
Depositing User:	Susan Turner
Date Deposited:	29 Jun 2021 15:40
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2021 21:55
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/9908

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