| Description |
xvi, 281 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Preface. Part One. 1. Introduction -- 2. Action Research as an Approach to Inquiry and Development -- 3. Action Research: Contexts and Dimensions -- Part Two. Examples: The Variety of Action Research. Introduction: Some Themes and Contrasts -- 4. Developing Nursing Practice: Introducing Knee-length Anti- embolic Stockings,Noreen Kennedy -- 5. Introducing Bedside Handovers: Changing Practice on a Coronary Care Unit,Fergal Searson -- 6. Empowering the Supporters: Enhancing the Role of Unqualified Support Workers in a Housing Scheme for People with Mental Health Problems, Philip Kemp -- 7. What Does an Elephant Look Like? Problems Encountered on a Journey to Innovation in Child Protection,Valerie Childs -- 8. Developing Client-Focused Work With People with Profound Learning Disabilities, Brenda Dennett -- 9. Researching the Experiences of Black Professionals in White Organisations: An Example from Social Work, Cathy Aymer -- -- 10. Community Involvement in a Bid for Urban Regeneration Funds, Richard Lawrence -- -- 11. The Citizens' Commission: A UK Case Study of Service-User-Controlled Research, Peter Beresford Mike Turner -- 12. The Camden ̀Alternative Choices in Mental Health' Project, Yan Weaver and Vicky Nicholls -- 13. A Foot in the Door: A Collaborative Action Research Project with Cancer-Service-Users, Jane Bradburn andCherry Mackie -- 14. Pauline and Alzheimer's: ̀Reflections' on Caring, Philip Ingram -- Part Three. Undertaking an Action Research Project: A Practical Guide -- Part Four. Action Research as a Form of Social Inquiry: A ̀Theoretical' Justification -- Bibliography -- Index.ng to |
| Summary |
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 (a) an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it; (b) lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work; (c) 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 |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available in print edition |
| Subject |
Action research -- Case studies.
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Action research.
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Human services -- Research.
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Health Services Research -- methods.
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Organizational Innovation.
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Research Design.
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Social Work.
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| Genre/Form |
Case studies.
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| Author |
Munn-Giddings, Carol, 1961-
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ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
00047058 |
| ISBN |
0415224837 (hbk.) |
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0415224845 (paperback) |
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