Action research in mental health: acute care teams |
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Authors: | Robert Cunningham Katherine Wallace |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Political Science , University of Tennessee , Knoxville, Tennessee, 37996-0410;2. Department of Economic Development , Arlington Country, Arlington, Virginia, 22201 |
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Abstract: | Action research applies knowledge and research findings to practical problems in order to strengthen the capability of the work unit, to contribute to the personal growth and satisfaction of organization members, and to improve theory. An action research project studying acute care teams at a state residential psychiatric facility found that foreign-born physicians chair high-performing teams. This unexpected result strengthens theories of diversity, status inconsistency, and project team effectiveness. |
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