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Action Research
DEFINITION
A method of research that
involves taking action to
improve practice and
systematically studying the
effects of the action taken
FUNDAMENTAL CHARACTERISTIC
A search for solution to
practical practice problem
Collaboration between
researcher and practitioner
The implementation of change
in practice
The development of theory:
local or grounded
WHY DO SELECT
Want to change nursing practice
Provide the mechanism for
changing practice and
simultaneously evaluating the
success
Facilitate the implementation of
practical solution
A basic routine
The cultural style
The well being of the people
The role of the researcher
Working principles
Relationship
Communication
Participation
Inclusion
ETHICAL CONSIDERATION
Statements about the
participants willingness to
participate in a broadly defined
project: to cooperation with the
researcher and other
participants in the process
Participant agrees to contribute
toward planning, implementing,
evaluating the change
STEPS
Studying a particular practice
setting to identify and describe
problems or areas needing change
Identifying possible solution to the
problem
Taking action to implement
solution in the problem setting
Evaluating process and outcome
Planning
Acting
Reflecting
Evaluating
PLANNING
Data generation: observation, interview
key player, keeping detailed diaries, field
note, document
Decide method of data generation: at least
3 different methods
Data generation technique: tape-recorded,
video recorder, note, photograph, slide
Analyze: quantitative and qualitative
Qualitative: constant comparative (unit of
data, unit of category, review and refine
category, themes in category,
development grounded theory
ACTING
EVALUATING
Occurs at the conclusion of the
implementation or at specified
intervals throughout the
implementation
Includes the data generated during
reflection
A study report including question for
further consideration: what is the
additional action is needed