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A comparison between quality assurance and action research

01 March 1996

Nurse Researcher

Audit

Superficially, action research and audit, or quality assurance, initiatives have much in common. However, a closer examination reveals some fundamental differences...

Distinguishing between ‘traditional’ and action research

01 March 1995

Nurse Researcher

Action research

What are the differences between action research and traditional research?’ is a common question from students and colleagues. This article will address some of the...

Stretching exercises for qualitative researchers

01 September 2004

Nurse Researcher

Book Review

The title of this text relates to the metaphor of art — specifically, dance and yoga. This is significant because it is a metaphor which is used throughout to...

The psychosocial aspects of visual impairment in diabetes

18 June 1997

Nursing Standard

RCN Continuing education

The psychosocial aspects of visual impairment in diabetes

01 November 1997

Primary Health Care

RCN continuing education

Aims and intended learning outcomes Visual impairment in diabetes is often compounded by the loss of self-management skills which may have psychosocial implications....

The nurse practitioner’s role in day case pre-operative assessment

07 August 2002

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the benefits of developing a nurse practitioner role in day case surgery through an appropriate education programme and a multidisciplinary...

Promoting action research in healthcare settings

25 June 1997

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

To coincide with the first annual Action Research conference taking place in London this week, this article promotes the idea of using action research for health...

A survey of the qualifications of ophthalmology nurses

29 March 1995

Nursing Standard

Clinical research ophthalmology

A study was conducted to ascertain the numbers of nurses working in ophthalmology with appropriate qualifications. A questionnaire was sent to 168 ophthalmic nurse...