title: Action research: part 1. Achieving meaningful reflection.
abstract: The first article in the series explains the background to the study, outlying why action research was the methodology of choice and the literature that informed the study design. Part two will summarise the study process and consider the implications for practice.
authors.affiliation: Canterbury Christ Church University.
authors.forename: Kay
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008880:Midwifery / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011247:Pregnancy; D006113:United Kingdom