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Summary
Health visitors can effectively research their own practice, enhancing client interaction quality. This study outlines a practical methodology for health visitors to conduct their own practice-based research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Healthcare Practice Research
Background:
- Health visiting is often not prioritized for research by practitioners.
- Research is perceived as a specialized skill, not integral to health visiting practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for health visitors conducting their own practice-based research.
- To describe a methodology for health visitors to examine the quality of client interactions.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology described for practice-based research.
- Focus on examining the quality of health visitor-client interactions.
Main Results:
- Health visitors are uniquely positioned to research their own practice.
- Methodology facilitates self-examination of interaction quality.
Conclusions:
- Empowering health visitors to conduct research enhances practice.
- Practice-based research improves the quality of health visitor services.