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Action Research in Health Care Morton-Cooper, Alison Classification: Medical Research; Nursing; Book Description The action research method has developed in response to the research community's need for qualitative methods of research inquiry within the cost-contained environment of the health care sector. This text describes action research and its practical applications, and offers a critique of the methodology for research practice. It focuses on the use of action research to bring about real and effective change by studying a situation in order to improve the quality of care within it. Designed for use in carrying out fieldwork or in private study, this book is a guide for all those wanting to undertake research with direct relevance to their own practice. Contents Origins of the action research (AR) method - Action research techniques and processes - From action research to action science - Action science and clinical research - Analysis and action science - Research priorities for improving client care - Action science and research dissemination - Appendices - Concepts glossary - Resource-finder. |
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