Abstract

ABAD CORPA, Eva; DELGADO HITO, Pilar  and  CABRERO GARCIA, Julio. The Participatory-Action-Research: A way to research in the nursing practice. Invest. educ. enferm [online]. 2010, vol.28, n.3, pp.464-474. ISSN 0120-5307.

Within the qualitative research paradigm, the Participatory-Action- Research (PAR) integrates knowledge and action. It is not necessary to wait for knowledge to be produced to transfer it into practice. It is a method used for decades in disciplines such as education and sociology; however it is emerging in the health field. There are a variety of definitions, classifications and PAR models; this article aims to shed light upon this method of research, its history, philosophy and its use, given its potential and innovation in the field of health sciences.

Keywords : qualitative research; nursing research; consumer participation.

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