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Adapting the World Café method to explore interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration in geriatric oncology: Reflections from virtual and in-person sessions
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Keywords: World Café Method, older adults, cancer care, interprofessional practice, interdisciplinary practice, geriatric oncology
INTRODUCTION
The World Café method is designed to foster collaborative dialogue around meaningful questions within a community or organization, providing opportunities to share knowledge and generate new possibilities for action (Brown & The World Café Community, 2006). The method typically involves several rounds of discussion in groups of three to four people to address shared areas of concern and convergence, collecting key insights and perspectives through notetaking (Brown & The World Café Community, 2006). Seven design principles guide the World Café method: (1) set the context; (2) create hospitable space; (3) explore questions that matter; (4) encourage everyone’s contribution; (5) cross-pollinate and connect diverse perspectives; (6) listen together for patterns, insights, and deeper questions; and (7) harvest and share collective discoveries (Brown et al., 2005).
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