A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care

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Can research have an immediate practical benefit in the place where it is undertaken? Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice and can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in professional contexts with particular reference to health and social care. It features: -- an introduction to the theories behind action research and how these are related to other forms of research -- fully described case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care, community work and service-user research -- a step-by-step study guide. The theoretical section of the book provides a general definition of action research and compares action research with other forms of social research. It 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. The case studies show the variety of approaches possible in action research in a range of settings, for example: an acute surgical ward; a supported housing scheme for people with mental health problems; a Day Centre for people with profound learning disabilities, and a coronary care unit. They include examples of large and small-scale projects carried out by practitioners, managers and service-users. The practical study guide covers all stages of the research process from preparing a proposal, gathering and analysing data, to writing a final report. Issues arising fromthe ethics and principles of action research procedure and the links between action research and critical reflection are also explored. A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care will be particularly useful

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10.1016/j.nedt.2003.12.003

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289

年份：

2004