Using the Delphi Method for Qualitative, Participatory Action Research in Health Leadership

Using the Delphi expert consensus method in mental health research.

OBJECTIVE The article gives an introductory overview of the use of the Delphi expert consensus method in mental health research. It explains the rationale for using the method, examines the range of uses to which it has been put in mental health research, and describes the stages of carrying out a Delphi study using examples from the literature. METHOD To ascertain the range of uses, a system...

Understanding Participatory Action Research: a Qualitative Research Methodology Option

Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a qualitative research methodology option that requires further understanding and consideration. PAR is considered democratic, equitable, liberating, and life-enhancing qualitative inquiry that remains distinct from other qualitative methodologies (Kach & Kralik, 2006). Using PAR, qualitative features of an individual’s feelings, views, and patterns are re...

Qualitative research in health care. Using qualitative methods in health related action research.

Improving the Quality of Healthy Aging Care, Participatory Action Research

Objectives: In elderly care provided by health centers, healthy elderly are neglected in care and education. This qualitative study aimed to standardize healthy ageing care. Methods & Materials: This participatory action research was conducted from 1395 to 1397 in Motahari Health Center of Mashhad, with the participation of 11 health care provider, 54 healthy elderly and 54 family members. The...

Sociological explanation of the participatory action of health system donors

Sociological explanation of the participatory action of donors in the health system Background: One of the important elements in good governance is the increase of peoplechr(chr(chr(chr('39')39chr('39'))39chr(chr('39')39chr('39')))39chr(chr(chr('39')39chr('39'))39chr(chr('39')39chr('39'))))s participation in the management of societychr(chr(chr(chr('39')39chr('39'))39chr(chr('39')39chr('39'))...