Kilminster, A. and Zukas, Miriam and Quinton, N. and Roberts, T. (2010) Learning practice? Exploring the links between transitions and medical performance. Journal of Health Organization and Management 24 (6), pp. 556-570. ISSN 1477-7266.
Abstract
Purpose – The aims of this paper are to understand the links between work transitions and doctors' performance and to identify the implications for policy, regulation, practice and research. Design/methodology/approach – The paper explains transitions in terms of the inseparability of learning, practice and performance and introduces the concept of the transition as a critically intensive learning period to draw attention to this phenomenon. It also identifies implications for practice, research and regulation Findings – Drawing on empirical data in relation to prescribing and case management, the paper will show that, in contrast to current assumptions of, understanding about and practice in doctors' transitions, doctors can never be fully prepared in advance for aspects of their work. Originality/value – Transitions are explained in terms of the inseparability of learning, practice and performance and we introduce the concept of the transition as a critically intensive learning period to draw attention to this phenomenon. Also identified are implications for practice, research and regulation.
Metadata
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| School: | Birkbeck Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences > School of Social Sciences |
| Research Centres and Institutes: | Birkbeck Knowledge Lab |
| Depositing User: | Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 17 May 2013 11:02 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2023 17:04 |
| URI: | https://eprints.bbk.ac.uk/id/eprint/6847 |
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