Concepts and Applications of Action Research in Improving the Performance of the Health System: A Guide for Managers

Action research has become popular in health system research and problem solving. The aim of this study was to introduce the concepts and applications of action research in health system.

This study reviewed the related documents and literatures in Persian and English Language through a comprehensive search in web-based resources.

This study compares the Simmons model and other methods and provides a successful model for the use of pilot research in the health system.

This study recommends utilization of action research in solving health system problems in practice and also for learning in the field.