BACKGROUND The Do-Live-Well (DLW) framework is an occupation-focused health promotion approach that emphasizes the importance of participating in a variety of activities for one’s health and wellness. Occupational therapists have had educational opportunities to learn about this framework, and there is a growing demand for online blended DLW workshops that combine synchronous and asynchronous features of the learning formats.
OBJECTIVE Following a previously conducted study that compared asynchronous web-based and synchronous in-person DLW workshops, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of online blended DLW workshops for occupational therapists with both asynchronous and synchronous components.
METHODS The study assessed changes in participants’ knowledge of the DLW framework, factors influencing their adoption of the framework in practice, participant satisfaction with the workshop, and their actual use of the framework in clinical practice.
RESULTS Participants' knowledge levels increased immediately after the workshop (p<.001) but decreased after 3 months (p<.001). However, their perceptions of their ability to apply the DLW framework in practice increased after the workshop. Participants reported a high level of satisfaction with the workshop (mean=107/112).
CONCLUSIONS The study indicated that the online blended workshops can be as effective as the web-based and in-person workshops in terms of increasing knowledge levels, improving the perceived ability to apply the framework in clinical practice, and enhancing participant satisfaction. By striking a balance between learners' needs and preferences and educators' accountability and perspectives, online blended workshops can provide an effective and engaging learning experience that benefits both learners and educators.