PlumX Metrics
Embed PlumX Metrics

Developing sustainability in a dental practice through an action research approach

British Dental Journal, ISSN: 1741-7503, Vol: 225, Issue: 5, Page: 409-412
2018
  • 14
    Citations
  • 13
    Usage
  • 59
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

Article Description

Introduction For dental practices to become more environmentally sustainable, the full co-operation of all practice staff can lead to greater engagement with proposed initiatives. Action research is a participatory approach to change that involves participants in the decisions that affect them. Aim The aim of this study was to collaboratively develop interventions to improve environmental sustainability at one dental practice. Methods This was a mixed methods study following an action research process for intervention design. The study was set in a mixed NHS/private dental practice in England, UK. Results Participants engaged in the process and were able to choose the measures they wished to implement. Feedback showed that whilst some measures had been discarded, others had led to changes both in professional and personal behaviour. Conclusion Action research offers an innovative and constructive method of engaging participants in developing their own sustainability strategies and can encourage positive change.

Provide Feedback

Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know