New paradigm research in practice: the trials and tribulations of action research

Meyer, Julienne

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.1993.18071066.x

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“…To advocates of AR its greatest appeal is probably its focus on change, a feature that is pivotal in bridging the theory/practice gap (Meyer, 1993;Waterman, et al, 1995). The distinctions between organisational change/practice development and patient care/practitioner development are not always clear, but our assessment indicates that the focus of change in the reviewed papers primarily was organisational/practice development.…”

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Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005

Munn‐Giddings

McVicar

Smith

2008

Journal of Research in Nursing

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Action research (AR) is promoted for health care development. A systematic review was undertaken to gain insight into the uptake and designs of practice-based AR. Empirical research papers from 2000 to 2005 were extracted from CINAHL, MEDLINE and British Nursing Index, and two specialist AR journals. The initial search identified 335 papers: 38% were AR (20% were phenomenology; 32% ethnography; 10% randomised-controlled trials). Further filtering produced 62 AR papers for detailed analysis. Eighty-seven per cent of AR studies involved 'organisational/professional development', or 'educational' settings; only 13% were directly 'clinical'. Practitioners were the main participants in 90% of studies. Seventy-two per cent of all participant groups were rated 'active' in the research process, yet 70% of first (lead) authors were from an academic institution. Patients/carers were generally passive in the research process and absent from the authorship. Ninety per cent of studies used two or more methods, predominantly qualitative. Forty-four per cent of articles identified external funding sources, relatively high for nursing research. Participatory AR has a strong identity in practice-based research, with a diversity of methods. The focus reflects that of nursing research generally. A high level of participation by practitioners is evident but with little equity in authorship. Service user/carer involvement should be given more prominence by researchers.

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Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005

Munn‐Giddings

McVicar

Smith

2008

Journal of Research in Nursing

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“…This qualitative, descriptive study is a part of larger research project using an action research (AR) approach (Bondas, 2003;Meyer, 1993;Stringer & Genat, 2004) focusing on meal distribution to elderly persons (≥65 years) living at home.…”

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The Experiences of Elderly People Living at Home Related to Their Receiving Meals Distributed by a Municipality in Sweden

Pajalić¹,

Persson²,

Westergren³

et al. 2012

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Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education 69home alone due to difficulties getting out of the house, which was associated with the costs of taxis transportation. Gratitude was expressed by the sincere thanks for the possibility of receiving traditional meals delivered daily.The major conclusion of the study was the indication that greater attention should be paid to meet both the practical and psychological needs of elderly people.

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“…This could be overcome by the development of a 'relationship that is equal and based on openness and honesty' (Webb, 1989, p. 408). The use of two-way communication with continual feedback to and from participants should help to overcome questions of lack of informed consent in relation to unknown outcomes (Meyer, 1993). Hunt (1987) also points out the dangers of ignoring the interests of the 'supplicants' (in this case, patients) at the expense of the 'expert's' (in this case, nurses) drive for increased professional standing.…”

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Introducing bedside handovers: changing practice on a coronary care unit

Searson

2000

Educational Action Research

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This article outlines a potential problem a sister in a coronary care unit had in relation to introducing a change to the use of bedside handovers which involved the patient. Action research as a means of supporting the participants in the change process is explored and a rationale for choosing a particular action research approach is provided. Its implementation, progress and the eventual outcome are described along with a critique of the process. Recommendations in relation to the utilisation of bedside handovers in critical care areas and the support provided to nurses wishing to review and change practice are made.

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New paradigm research in practice: the trials and tribulations of action research

Cited by 164 publications

References 9 publications

Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005

Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005

The Experiences of Elderly People Living at Home Related to Their Receiving Meals Distributed by a Municipality in Sweden

Introducing bedside handovers: changing practice on a coronary care unit

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