Should we embed randomized controlled trials within action research: arguing from a case study of telemonitoring

Should we embed randomized controlled trials within action research: arguing from a case study of telemonitoring

Abstract Background Action research (AR) and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are usually considered to be theoretically and practically incompatible. However, we argue that their respective strengths and weaknesses can be complementary. We illustrate our argument from a recent study assessing th...

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Main Authors: Karen Day, Timothy W. Kenealy, Nicolette F. Sheridan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Telehealth
RCT
Action research
Multiparadigm inquiry
Telemonitoring
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12874-016-0175-6

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