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A Handbook for Action Research in Health and Social Care
Carol Munn-Giddings
Richard Winter
出版
Routledge
, 2013-04-15
主題
Health & Fitness / General
Medical / Allied Health Services / General
Medical / Health Care Delivery
Social Science / Sociology / General
Medical / Nursing / General
Medical / Mental Health
Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
ISBN
1134590695
9781134590698
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=HCLq5l3EGc0C&hl=&source=gbs_api
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Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or groups working independently on their own projects or as a basis for a tutor-led course. It features * an introduction to the theories behind action research and other forms of research related to it *lively case studies from social work, nursing, mental health care and community work * a step-by-step study guide. The theoretical section of the book provides a general definition of action research, compares action research with other forms of social research, outlines the nature of a 'culture of inquiry' in the workplace, and describes the links between action research and service-user research, management,community development, evaluation, reflective practice, feminist research and anti-racist research. This practical study guide covers issues such as preparing a proposal, ethics and principles of procedure, gathering and analysing data, writing a report, the links between action research and critical reflection. It will be particularly useful for groups wishing to undertake action research on an independent basis