Action Research in Nursing and Healthcare

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 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

Theoretical foundations and application

Writing up and disseminating projects