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CURRENT ISSUE BACK ISSUES SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE ABOUT JCEHP FOR AUTHORS JCEHP AWARD SEARCH		Volume 25 (2) Volume 25, Issue 2, Spring 2005 J Contin Educ Health Prof 2005; 25(2):105-115 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Rehabilitation Education Program for Stroke (REPS): Learning and Practice Outcomes Sara McEwen, BSc(PT), MSc Kristina Szurek, MSc(OT), OT Reg(Ont) Helene J. Polatajko, PhD, OT Reg(Ont), OT(C) Susan Rappolt, PhD, OT Reg(Ont), OT(C) A b s t r a c t Introduction: New research knowledge acquired from Web-based sources may have a better chance of being translated into practice when accompanied by additional educational strategies. This study was undertaken to investigate that hypothesis. Methods: The Rehabilitation Education Program for Stroke (REPS) combines a selfdirected online learning module with support from peer mentors, technical skills workshops, and organizational supports. Participants completed learning tests and practice surveys before and after the program and at a 6-month follow-up. Results: Learning and self-reported practice outcomes improved in the areas of assessment, client-centered practice, support for family and caregivers, and detecting depression. Participants also identified and reported specific strategies for individual and programmatic practice change. Discussion: A multifaceted, interdisciplinary online education intervention can positively influence stroke rehabilitation practices. Lessons for Practice An online learning program with technical, peer, and organizational supports was associated with sustained increases in knowledge and positive self-reported practice changes Practice change following an online learning program is a gradual process but may be detected with longer-term follow-up using innovative contentand participant-specific methods Supported on-line continuing education may be more acceptable to experienced health care professionals Key Words: Stroke, Rehabilitation, Learning, Practice Change, Knowledge Translation, Interdisciplinary Education, Mentoring MeSH Terms: Cerebrovascular Accident; Education, Medical, Continuing; Internet; Learning; Mentors; Outcome Assessment (Health Care); Physician's Practice Patterns; Programmed Instruction; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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