Participatory Action Research
Making Sense of Systems Theory and Osteopathy
Action Research is a participatory and iterative research method focused on solving real-world problems while simultaneously allowing for reflection and learning. It involves collaboration between researchers and participants to co-create knowledge and enact meaningful change.
By October 2023 one iteration of action research cycles has been conducted and preparations for further research workshop are in the works.
I is expected that the next iteration will be a series over educational and practical workshop learning and practicing the basics of systems theory change management can affect osteopathic practice.
When ready future research endvours will be published here and annonced through our maillist.
How could Systems Theory Management (STM) Support Osteopathic Practice?
An outline of the inital Action Research from 2023-2024. Conducted as a Master Thesis in Osteopathy at Metropolia of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland.
References:
- Creswell, John W & Creswell, J. David 2018. Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. 5. painos. Thousand Oaks, California: SAGE Publications.
- Koshy, Elizabeth, Koshy, Valsa & Waterman, Heather 2010. Action Research in Healthcare. SAGE.
- Schein, Edgar H. 1996. Kurt Lewin’s change theory in the field and in the classroom: Notes toward a model of managed learning. Systems Practice. 9(1), 27–47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02173417.
