Professionalizing action research - a meaningful strategy for modernizing services?
Journal of Nursing ManagementPublished 14 March 2006
Julie Hall
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Whether this method is a suitable vehicle for change, which is ideally suited to services which have a poor record of practice development is clarified.
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Reviewing the literature and theoretical application indicates the value of professionalizing action research as a process for modernization. The strength of the approach lies in the opportunity for team learning and change which is grounded in the context of services and pursued through collaboration.
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