[PDF] Action Research For Health And Social Care eBook

Author : Hart, Frederick
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 25,65 MB
Release : 1995-05-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0335192629

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* What is action research and how can it best be understood? * How can practitioners use action research to deal with problems and improve services? * What are the different types of action research and which might be most appropriate for use in a particular setting? This book has been designed for use as a core text on research methods courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level and on professional training courses. It is divided into three parts. Part one traces the history of action research and shows the links between its use in education, community development, management research and nursing. Building on this background the book explores different ways in which action research has been defined and proposes four different types, each appropriate to a different problem situation and context. In part two, five case studies of action research are described from the perspective of the researcher, including case studies of success and instructive failure. Part three is designed to enable the reader to find a route through the maze of methods and approaches in action research by the use of such things as self-assessment and mapping exercises, a guide to diary keeping and to evaluation. The final chapter suggests that by developing a 'project perspective' action research can be of practical benefit to health and social care professionals in promoting service improvements.

Author : Carol Munn-Giddings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 14,4 MB
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1134590709

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Presents a clear, theoretical rationale for the importance and viability of action research in a variety of professional settings The book exposes the limitations of existing models of the relationships between professional theory and professional practice Contains credible case-studies of work undertaken by practioners and service-users Offers practical guidance and strategies for carrying out such work

Author : Elizabeth Koshy
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 27,1 MB
Release : 2010-11-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1473903416

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Action Research in Healthcare is a practical guide to using research for improving practice in healthcare contexts. As an increasingly popular method of inquiry, action research is widely used in healthcare to investigate professional practice and patients' experience while simultaneously: - introducing innovations - planning, actioning and evaluating new ideas - seeking to improve patient care - working collaboratively. Taking you through the process step-by-step, Action Research in Healthcare explains how to tackle each stage of your project - from planning the study and undertaking a literature review, through to gathering and interpreting data and implementing findings. Examples of action research projects are included throughout to illustrate how the method works in practice. Action Research in Healthcare assumes no previous knowledge of the subject and is the ideal resource for anyone about to start or already involved in a project.

Author : Tina Koch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,67 MB
Release : 2009-02-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1405172959

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Participatory Action Research in Healthcare provides a guide toparticipatory action research in the community health setting. Itdraws upon the authors' experiences working, researching andengaging with people utilising collaborative, participatoryapproaches. The authors position participatory action research as avital, dynamic and relevant approach that can be engaged bypractitioners and health service providers. It is argued thatparticipating with people is the way to move forward towardsustainable services that evoke human flourishing. Participatory Action Research in Healthcare explores the key issuessurrounding participatory action research, and examines thebenefits of this approach for community development and healthpromotion. It includes detailed guidelines on data generation andanalysis.

Author : G.R. Williamson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1446254291

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Action Research is becoming more popular in nursing and healthcare. It is used by practitioners who want to better understand and improve the quality of their work, and by students who need to do a research project for their course. An Action Research approach enables evidence-based care and links research directly to practice, making it the ideal method for a researcher in these fields. This book introduces readers to Action Research by presenting its key concepts and backing these up with practical examples throughout, often drawn from the authors′ own extensive experience. Topics include: - Action research to advance patient care - Collaborative working - Ethics - Participatory Action Research - Writing up and disseminating projects Williamson, Bellman, and Webster - leading figures in the field - provide practical advice for using Action Research in healthcare settings, with patients and alongside other practitioners. Their book presents a flexible approach that can be adapted to researchers′ real needs.

Author : Carol Munn-Giddings
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 12,46 MB
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1134590695

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Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or groups working independently on their own projects or as a basis for a tutor-led course. It features * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work * a step-by-step study guide. The theoretical section of the book provides a general definition of action research, compares action research with other forms of social research, outlines the nature of a 'culture of inquiry' in the workplace, and describes the links between action research and service-user research, management,community development, evaluation, reflective practice, feminist research and anti-racist research. This practical study guide covers issues such as preparing a proposal, ethics and principles of procedure, gathering and analysing data, writing a report, the links between action research and critical reflection. It will be particularly useful for groups wishing to undertake action research on an independent basis

Author : Paul Parkin
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 17,40 MB
Release : 2009-05-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1412922593

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The management of change in the context of new policy directives and agendas is a critical issue for healthcare practitioners. All professionals – not just managers - need to develop and implement new services designed to bring patients into the centre of healthcare delivery. This book looks at the leadership, interpersonal, and management skills needed to manage such change effectively within multi-professional healthcare settings.

Author : Roger Gomm
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 17,2 MB
Release : 2000-11-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780761964919

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Explains and critically evaluates a range of research techniques for the caring professions.

Author : Carol Pavlish
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 17,61 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 0763771120

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Community-Based Collaborative Action Research: A Nursing Approach provides a clear framework for an action research process to improve health outcomes and enact needed systems improvement. The authors bring years of experience in community-based collaborative action research (CBCAR) to demonstrate how nursing and other health care practitioners, leaders, and scholars can transform communities by identifying and addressing systemic and structural barriers to health and well-being. These communities can range from neighborhoods, practice environments, and villages to boardrooms and organizations. Ideal for novice and experienced researchers, including graduate and doctoral students involved in research initiatives and capstone projects, this rigorous text is a non-prescriptive, step-by-step guide to enacting meaningful change that emerges primarily from within the community. Rooted in social justice and advocacy and driven by theory and evidence-based practice, Community-Based Collaborative Action Research: A Nursing Approach is a unique and innovative resource.

Author : Steve Cropper
Publisher : Health and Society
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 15,36 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :

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This book argues that the traditional government approach of exhorting individuals to live healthier lifestyles is not enough - action to promote public health needs to take place not just through public agencies, but also by engaging community assets and resources in their broadest sense.