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Using action research in nursing practice with older people: democratizing knowledge.
1Centre for Care of Older People, School of Health, Community and Education Studies, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. jan.reed@unn.ac.uk
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|April 21, 2005
Summary
Action research in nursing faces challenges with shared ownership and organizational support. Resolving these issues is crucial for developing practice-based knowledge beyond academic discussion.
Area of Science:
- Nursing and Healthcare Research
- Action Research Methodology
Background:
- Action research is increasingly popular in nursing and healthcare for practice-based knowledge development.
- It offers a democratic approach to inquiry and practice change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore challenges in developing shared ownership within action research.
- To examine organizational constraints affecting action research processes.
Main Methods:
- An action research study was conducted.
- Organizational constraints, including communication, ownership, funding, and project management, were investigated.
Main Results:
- Developing shared ownership in action research is hindered by inadequate institutional mechanisms.
- Organizational factors significantly impact the effectiveness of action research.
Conclusions:
- Action research principles can advance nursing knowledge, but ownership issues must be addressed.
- Critical, reflective, and collaborative approaches are essential for successful nursing action research.
- Meeting funding body requirements is vital for advancing nursing and healthcare research.