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"The best place we can learn from is ourselves" : the development, implementation and use of an online patient-based community of practice for people with type 2 diabetes

  • Glenn Mason

    Research output: Chapter in Book / Conference PaperConference Paperpeer-review

    Abstract

    This paper reports on the development, implementation and use of a patient-centred online community of practice for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this qualitative study, the theoretical framework of activity theory is adopted to describe the complexity of the use of the system and to frame the evaluation of the use of the learning environment.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 56th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, May 19-21, 2015, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
    PublisherState University of Kansas
    Pages240-245
    Number of pages6
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventAdult Education Research Conference -
    Duration: 19 May 2015 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAdult Education Research Conference
    Period19/05/15 → …

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

    Keywords

    • adult education
    • non-insulin-dependent diabetes
    • patient education
    • health education

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