Action Research in Nursing and Healthcare

Action Research is one of the most popular research strategies in nursing and healthcare. It is widely used by practitioners who want to better understand and undertake their work and students who need to do a research project for their course. AR is evidence-based and links directly to practice, making it the ideal method for a researcher in these fields. This book introduces readers to Action Research by presenting its key concepts and backing them up with practical examples throughout, often drawn from the authors " own extensive experience. Williamson, Bellman, and Webster “ leading figures in the field - provide practical advice for using Action Research in healthcare settings, with patients and alongside other practitioners.

Williamson, Bellman, and Webster-leading figures in the field-provide practical advice for using Action Research in healthcare settings, with patients and alongside other practitioners. Their book presents a flexible approach that can be adapted to meet researcher real needs. Graham R Williamson is a lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Plymouth University Loretta Bellman is an Independent consultant and Honorary Research Associate at University College London. Jonathan Webster is Deputy Director, Quality and Assurance, NHS Outer North West London Sub Cluster.