Table 1 Summary of the action research cycles, objectives and methods
From: Translating evidence-based guidelines to improve feedback practices: the interACT case study
Cycle | Timeline | Objective | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cycle One (01/09/11 to 30/08/12) | |||
Phase 1a | Planning problem identification | 01/09/11 to 29/04/12 | Review of current processes and practice |
Phase 1b | Action development of materials and workflow | 01/09/11 to 29/04/12 | Development and technical testing of interACT |
Phase 1c | Monitoring of pilot roll out | 30/04/12 to 30/08/12 | Piloting of interACT |
Phase 1d | Reflection on pilot phase | 30/04/12 to 30/08/12 | Evaluation and reflexivity |
Cycle Two (01/09/12 to 31/08/2012) | |||
Phase 2a | Planning | 01/09/12 to 31/12/12 | Revision of interACT |
Phase 2b | Action | 01/09/12 to 31/01/13 | Development of modifications to interACT |
Phase 2c | Monitoring | 01/02/13 to 31/05/13 | Implementation of revised interACT |
Phase 2d | Reflection | 06/06/13 to 31/08/13 | Evaluation and reflexivity |