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Table 4 A classification of knowledge encounters: mode of information or experiential knowledge encounter (facets, descriptions and examples)

From: Describing knowledge encounters in healthcare: a mixed studies systematic review and development of a classification

Mode of encounter

Description

Examples from included studies

Using electronic technology

Through any form of electronic medium

Email contact with specialist, telephone hotline to specialist, medical websites

Not using electronic technology

Through non-electronic media or by being present in person

Conference, local audit, hand over, handbooks