Implementing action research in hospital settings: a systematic review.

摘要: Purpose – Health care organizations and hospitals in particular are highly resistant to change. The reasons for this rooted professional role behaviors, hierarchical structures the influence of hidden curricula that inform organizational culture. Action research (AR) has been identified as a promising bottom-up approach potential address significant barriers However, date no systematic review field health exists. paper aims discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A literature was conducted. Studies were reviewed with regard four stages AR; problem identification, planning, implementation evaluation. Findings Only 19 studies fit inclusion criteria. Results revealed heterogeneity theoretical background, methodology employed evaluation methods used. Research limitations/implications published written English l...