Review narrative: Nursing in research action towards moving

Action research is a learning-by-practice method wherein a group of people recognize a problem in a situation and take actions to resolve it. If nurses themselves find a solution and resolve the problems, executive problems will be reduced and become more acceptable. This study reviews Action Research-based studies released on nursing to better understand and further apply them in nursing. This is a review study. Data collection procedure was done via searching in scientific data bases. The keywords �Action Research� and �Nursing Care� in the title and abstract of articles were applied. Articles were accurately reviewed. Finally, data analysis was conducted and results were discussed. Reviewed studies were carried out between 2007 and 2014. Amongst them, 12 full text English accessible paperswere reviewed. Additionally, in domestic databasesan English article as well as a Persian study on the subject were discussed and reviewed. Through Action Research, nurses are able to understand clinical situation and make decisions based on their authorities and responsibilities. This increases their confidence as well as their personal, occupational and social growth. It can also enhance their satisfaction and inner motivation. This, in turn can lead to the provision of better services and enhance the quality of cares. It is suggested that opportunities be provided for enhancing clinical and academic nurses� participation by setting the scene for implementing action research for nurses. © Medwell Journals, 2016