Action research: changing nursing practice
Article
Article Title | Action research: changing nursing practice |
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ERA Journal ID | 201318 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Hegney, D. G. (Author) and Francis, K. (Author) |
Journal Title | Nursing Standard |
Nursing Standard: promoting excellence in nursing care | |
Journal Citation | 29 (40), pp. 36-41 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2015 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0029-6570 |
2047-9018 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.29.40.36.e8710 |
Abstract | This article describes action research as a methodology and gives two examples of its application to nursing and health services research. Action research is cyclical in nature and involves the development, evaluation and redefining of an action plan using four basic steps: planning, action, observation and reflection. These cycles of action continue until the research group is satisfied that its objectives have been met. Data generation and analysis are iterative processes that occur continuously throughout the project, which is usually time-limited. Factors that should be taken into account to ensure success include: engaging the community, consideration of ‘insider’ versus ‘outsider’ perspectives, competing agendas, expectations not being met and the integrity of the research methodology. |
Keywords | action research; change; critical social inquiry; nursing research; participatory action research; research; research methodology |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
Australian Catholic University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q36y2/action-research-changing-nursing-practice
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