Reflections on a community action research project: interprofessional issues and methodological problems

Abstract

This paper describes an action research study in a community setting. A group of residents from a local housing estate and a number of local workers used participative methods to explore local child care issues with the aim of developing initiatives for improved child care. The paper describes the study processes and reflects on lessons learnt. A discussion of implications for interprofessional working concludes the paper and includes emphasis of the need to focus on shared objectives, and develop appropriate organizational structures and educational provision.