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Action Research As A Qualitative Research Approach In Inter- Professional Education: The Quipped Approach, Margo Paterson, Jennifer M. Medves, Christine Chapman, Sarita Verma, Teresa Broers, Cori Schroder

The Qualitative Report

The Canadian government supports the transformation of education for health care providers based on the recognized need for an inter- professional collaborative approach to care . This first paper in a series of papers demonstrates the credibility of an action research approach for the promotion and understanding of inter- professional education (IPE). Located in the critical paradigm, this action research project is concerned with creating an educational environment that enhances the ability of learners and educators to provide patient-centred care through inter- professional collaboration. The QUIPPED project has invited various stakeholders (faculty an d learners from various disciplines, consumers of …