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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin: 8 th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference
Transforming Healthcare Through Research, Education & Technology: 7 th – 9 th November 2007
Conference Proceedings
Analysis:
Most analysis of qualitative data is a tacking back and forth between
deduction and induction (Kane and O’Reilly –De Brun 2001). PAR
techniques do contribute to the analysis process. Each technique
must be analysed before moving on to another technique so that an
appropriate technique will be used. For example pie chart analysis
can assist the researcher identify relevant categories in which to
carry out a survey or in the development of an interview schedule.
Likewise, a matrix can provide the analysis of possible solutions to a
problem, which has been identified, from participants. PAR is not
just research, which is hoped, will be followed by action. It is action
that is researched, changed and researched, within the research
process by participants.
Conclusion
Participatory Action Research (PAR) has been of value in our PhD
work and we would envisage using this methodology with a wide
range of co –researchers both within health care, community groups
and as an educational tool. In our experience it has offered the
opportunity to refine our research questions in consultation with
both older people and Filipino nurses.
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