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Maintaining momentum in action research.

Emma Radbron¹, Tanya McCance², Rebekkah Middleton³

¹Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.

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|July 1, 2021

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Action research (AR) in nursing is valuable but challenging to sustain. Key strategies for maintaining momentum include connecting with teams, adapting to context, and understanding leadership influence.

Keywords:

action research continuing professional development education reflection research research methods

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Nursing Research
Action Research Methodology

Background:

Action research (AR) facilitates collaborative development and evaluation of nursing practice.
AR yields benefits such as improved evidence-based practice, enhanced research capacity, and sustainable interventions.
Sustaining team engagement over long periods in AR can be challenging due to its cyclical nature.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide strategies for sustaining momentum in nursing action research projects.
To address the challenges of maintaining engagement throughout long-term AR studies.

Main Methods:

The study draws on theory, literature, and practical experience with AR.
Identifies and elaborates on three core strategies for momentum maintenance.

Main Results:

Key strategies identified are 'connecting as people,' 'working with the context,' and 'understanding the influence of the leadership team.'
Implementing these strategies significantly aids in maintaining momentum during AR studies.
Critical reflection is crucial for identifying and overcoming challenges in AR.

Conclusions:

Sustaining momentum in AR studies is enhanced through strong interpersonal connections within research teams.
Nurse researchers benefit from understanding and adapting to the existing leadership and contextual influences rather than imposing study needs.
The proposed strategies offer practical approaches for researchers to maintain momentum throughout all phases of an action research study.