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Intervention research in highly unstable environments.

Kathleen C Buckwalter1, Margaret Grey, Barbara Bowers

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Iowa, Iowa City, 52242, USA.

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|November 28, 2008
PubMed
Summary
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Conducting intervention research in unstable environments like schools and critical care units presents unique challenges. Strategies, including environmental assessments, can improve research success and validity in these settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Methodology
  • Implementation Science

Background:

  • Intervention research is often conducted in dynamic and unpredictable settings.
  • Settings such as schools, critical care units, and long-term care facilities are characterized by inherent instability.
  • Methodological challenges in these environments can compromise research validity and impact findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss the key issues and challenges in conducting intervention research within highly unstable environments.
  • To present practical strategies for enhancing the success and methodological rigor of such research.
  • To utilize the concept of validity as a framework for addressing emergent issues.

Main Methods:

  • Drawing on the authors' practical experiences in unstable settings.
  • Defining and elaborating on the 'knowable elements' that contribute to environmental instability.
  • Applying the concept of validity to understand and address methodological challenges.

Main Results:

  • Instability in research environments poses significant methodological hurdles.
  • Environmental assessments prior to study initiation are crucial for success.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to instability aids in developing targeted strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Successful intervention research in unstable settings requires proactive planning and adaptation.
  • Addressing methodological issues through a validity framework is essential.
  • Implementing strategies such as environmental assessments can improve the quality and impact of research in challenging contexts.