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Using group reflection in an action research study.

Nancy-Jane Lee¹

¹Salford Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Collaborative Research, University of Salford, UK.

Nurse Researcher

|February 27, 2009

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Group reflection in action research was well-received and valuable for a nurse-led unit study. This approach enhanced the community hospital

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Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Healthcare Management
Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

Action research is a methodology often employed in healthcare settings to facilitate change and improvement.
Nurse-led units represent a growing model of care delivery within community hospitals, requiring effective management strategies.
The role of reflective practice in professional development and study effectiveness is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the integration and impact of group reflection within an action research study.
To assess the perceived value of group reflection as a component of a study conducted in a nurse-led unit.
To explore the utility of this method in a community hospital context.

Main Methods:

An action research study was conducted.
Group reflection was implemented as a key component of the research process.
The study focused on a nurse-led unit within a community hospital setting.

Main Results:

Group reflection was positively received by participants in the action research study.
The implementation of group reflection was deemed a valuable addition to the study.
The findings indicate successful integration of reflective practices in a community hospital's nurse-led unit.

Conclusions:

Group reflection is a beneficial and positively perceived method within action research.
This approach can enhance the value and effectiveness of studies in nurse-led community hospital units.
The findings support the broader application of group reflection in healthcare research and practice.