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Table 7 A classification of knowledge encounters: where did the knowledge encounter take place (facets, descriptions and examples)

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

Where

Description

Examples from included studies

Work

Setting in which the healthcare professional works

Grand rounds

Educational

Setting intended for educational activity rather than work

Conferences

Domestic

Home

Online continuing education, chatrooms (if carried out at home)

Social

A setting given over to social activities rather than educational or work

Professional societies (when primary reason for meeting is social)