Authors

Jane L. Phillips, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow
Patricia M. Davidson

Title

Action Research as a Mixed Methods Design: A palliative approach in residential aged care

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2009

Abstract

This chapter contains sections titled:

Introduction

The Residential-Palliative Approach Competency (R-PAC) Project

Reconciling mixed methods research in an action research paradigm

Historical background of action research

Relevance of action research to health care

Design of the R-PAC Project

Preliminary investigations

Methodological considerations

Theoretical perspective

Challenges for the novice researcher

Conclusion

Key points

References

ISBN: 9781405167772

Comments

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Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences and this chapter may be accessed from the publisher here

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Recommended Citation

Phillips, J., & Davidson, P. M. (2009). Action research as a mixed methods design: A palliative approach in residential aged care. In S. Andrew & E. J. Halcomb (Eds.), Mixed methods research for nursing and the health sciences, Ch. 11. London, UK: Blackwell Science. doi:10.1002/9781444316490