Zachary Munn

This book seeks to demonstrate how action research can be used as a strategy to implement evidence into practice. Action research is a complex, reflexive and cyclical research methodology that cannot be reduced to a single method of inquiry, such as qualitative or quantitative methods. This book is intended as an introductory guide to action research in translational health science and includes a discussion on the philosophical underpinnings of action...

Synthesis of evidence related to risk is the primary focus of this volume. In the context of informing decisions in health care, risk refers to a deleterious or adverse outcome, primarily from 'everyday' or inadvertent exposure to a variable or risk factor. In some cases the 'risk' may arise from a treatment administered during the course of patient care also. Synthesis of this type of evidence is increasing in importance and relevance; evidenced...