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Qualitative Research in Health Care / Edition 4
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- 1119410835
- ISBN-13:
- 9781119410836
- Pub. Date:
- 02/03/2020
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- Wiley
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Overview
Now in its fourth edition, this concise, accessible, and authoritative introduction to conducting and interpreting qualitative research in the health care field has been fully revised and updated.
Continuing to introduce the core qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, this new edition also features chapters covering newer methods which are becoming more widely used in the health research field; examining the role of theory, the analysis of virtual and digital data, and advances in participatory approaches to research.
Qualitative Research in Health Care, 4th Edition looks at the interface between qualitative and quantitative research in primary mixed method studies, case study research, and secondary analysis and evidence synthesis. The book further offers chapters covering: different research designs, ethical issues in qualitative research; interview, focus group and observational methods; and documentary and conversation analysis.
- A succinct, and practical guide quickly conveying the essentials of qualitative research
- Updated with chapters on new and increasingly used methods of data collection including digital and web research
- Features new examples and up-to-date references and further reading
The fourth edition of Qualitative Research in Health Care is relevant to health care professionals, researchers and students in health and related disciplines.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781119410836 |
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Publisher: | Wiley |
Publication date: | 02/03/2020 |
Edition description: | 4th ed. |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d) |
About the Author
NICHOLAS MAYS is Professor of Health Policy, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK. He directs the National Institute for Health Research funded Policy Innovation and Evaluation Research Unit. He was co-editor of the Journal of Health Services Research & Policy for over 20 years and is now on its editorial advisory board.
Table of Contents
Preface to the Fourth Edition xiii
List of Contributors xvii
1 Introduction Nicholas Mays Catherine Pope 1
1.1 What Is Qualitative Research? 1
1.2 The Uses of Qualitative Research 4
1.3 Methods Used in Qualitative Research 6
1.4 The Place of Qualitative Methods in Health Care Research 7
1.5 Outline of the Structure of the Book 9
References 10
Further Reading 13
2 The Role of Theory in Qualitative Research Catherine Pope Nicholas Mays 15
2.1 Introduction 15
2.2 Differences in Ontology and Epistemology 16
2.3 Implications of Ontology and Epistemology 18
2.4 Choose Your Philosophical Umbrella - Positivism or Interpretivism? 19
2.5 Theoretical Perspectives 21
2.6 Methodology 24
References 25
Further Reading 26
3 Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research Dawn Goodwin Nicholas Mays Catherine Pope 27
3.1 Introduction 27
3.2 Ethical Principles 28
3.2.1 Informed Consent 30
3.2.2 Confidentiality 31
3.2.3 Anonymity 34
3.3 Situational Ethics 35
3.4 Relational Ethics 38
3.5 Conclusion 39
References 40
Further Reading 41
4 Interviews Lisa Hinton Sara Ryan 43
4.1 Introduction 43
4.2 What Makes a Good Qualitative Interview? 46
4.3 Role of the Interviewer 47
4.4 The Practicalities of Qualitative Interviews 48
4.4.1 How Many Interviews Is Enough? 48
4.4.2 Sampling 49
4.4.3 Recruitment 50
4.4.4 Fundamentals - Quiet Space, Recording, and Transcription 51
4.4.5 Designing a Topic Guide 51
4.4.6 Data Saturation 52
4.5 Reflexivity 52
4.6 Conclusion 53
References 54
Further Reading 55
5 Focus Groups Jonathan Q. Tritter Bodil J. Landstad 57
5.1 Introduction 57
5.2 What Is a Focus Group? 58
5.3 Doing Focus Group Research 58
5.3.1 Recruitment and Sampling 59
5.3.2 Initiating the Focus Group 61
5.3.3 Follow-on or Second Focus Groups 62
5.4 Analysis 62
5.5 Ethical Issues 63
5.6 Conclusion 64
References 64
Further Reading 66
6 Observational Methods Catherine Pope Davina Allen 67
6.1 Introduction 67
6.2 Observational Methods and Ethnography 68
6.3 Rationales for Observational Studies in Health Care Research 69
6.4 Practical Issues to Consider When Using Observational Methods 72
6.4.1 Ethical Issues 72
6.4.2 Access to the Field 72
6.4.3 Research Roles 73
6.4.4 Recording Observational Data 74
6.5 The Relationship Between Theory and Observational Research 76
6.6 Analysis 76
6.7 Quality in Observational Studies 77
References 78
Further Reading 81
7 Documentary Analysis Martin Gorsky Alex Mold 83
7.1 Introduction 83
7.2 Uses of Documentary Methods 84
7.3 Sources and Location 86
7.4 Selection, Recording, and Storing 89
7.5 Approaches to Analysis 90
7.6 Conclusion 93
References 94
Further Reading 96
8 Digital Data and Online Qualitative Research John Powell Michelle H. van Velthoven 97
8.1 Introduction 97
8.2 Types of Digital and Virtual Data 98
8.3 Who Goes Online? The Have-Nets and the Have-Nots 99
8.4 Using Existing Online Data for Qualitative Health Research 100
8.5 Eliciting Qualitative Data Using Online Methods 103
8.6 Big Data and Digital Qualitative Research 104
8.7 Ethics of Using Digital Data and Conducting Online Research 105
8.8 Conclusions 108
References 108
Further Reading 109
9 Analysis Catherine Pope Sue Ziebland Nicholas Mays 111
9.1 The Nature and Scale of Qualitative Data 111
9.2 Data Preparation 112
9.3 The Relationship Between Data and Analysis 113
9.4 Counting and Qualitative Data 114
9.5 Initial Steps in Analysis 116
9.6 Thematic Analysis 119
9.7 Grounded Theory 120
9.8 IPA 122
9.9 The 'Framework' Approach 123
9.10 Software Packages Designed to Handle Qualitative Data 124
9.11 Developing Explanations - The Role of the Researcher 126
9.12 Working in a Team 128
9.13 Conclusion 131
References 131
Further Reading 133
10 Conversation Analysis Geraldine M. Leydon Rebecca K. Barnes 135
10.1 Introduction 135
10.2 What Is CA? 135
10.3 What Kinds of Questions Can CA Be Used to Answer? 137
10.4 Collecting Naturalistic Data 137
10.5 Transcription 139
10.6 Analysis 141
10.7 Sharing CA to Inform Health Care Practice 144
10.8 Conclusion 145
10.9 Further Considerations for CA Research 146
References 146
Further Reading 150
11 Synthesising Qualitative Research Nicholas Mays Catherine Pope 151
11.1 Introduction 151
11.2 Should We Synthesise Qualitative Research at all? 152
11.3 The Purposes of Synthesis 153
11.4 Generic Issues in Qualitative Synthesis 154
11.4.1 Refining the Research Question and Search Strategy 154
11.4.2 Data Extraction 155
11.4.3 Quality Appraisal of Studies 156
11.4.4 Analysis and Interpretation 156
11.5 Methods for Synthesising Qualitative Research 157
11.5.1 Narrative Synthesis 157
11.5.2 Framework Synthesis 158
11.5.3 Qualitative Cross-Case Analysis 158
11.5.4 Meta-ethnography 159
11.6 Synthesis of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence 160
11.6.1 Integrating at the Review Level 161
11.6.2 Integrating Using a Common Structure, Framework, or Model 161
11.6.3 Integrating Through 'Transformation' of Data 162
11.6.4 Using an Integrative Method 164
11.7 Conclusion 165
References 166
Further Reading 168
12 Mixed Methods Research Alicia O'Cathain 169
12.1 Introduction 169
12.2 Dealing with the 'Paradigm Wars' 170
12.3 Getting to Grips with Mixed Methodology 170
12.4 Mixed Methods Study Designs 171
12.4.1 Evaluation 171
12.4.2 Survey and Interviews 173
12.4.3 Development of Questionnaires and Measures 173
12.5 Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Data and Findings 174
12.6 Thinking About Quality 175
12.7 Team Working 176
12.8 Publishing 176
12.9 Conclusions 177
References 177
Further Reading 180
13 Case Studies Alec Fraser Nicholas Mays 180
13.1 Introduction 181
13.2 Types of Case Study Research 182
13.3 Practical Considerations for Using Case Study Approaches in Health Care Settings 184
13.3.1 Defining Cases 184
13.3.2 Sampling 185
13.3.3 Data Collection Methods 187
13.3.4 Analysis 188
13.4 Conclusions 189
References 189
Further Reading 191
14 Participatory Research in Health Care Kath Maguire Nicky Britten 193
14.1 Introduction 193
14.2 Co-production 196
14.3 Participatory Action Research 199
14.4 Service User-Controlled Research 201
14.5 Citizen Science 204
14.6 Conclusion 206
References 207
Further Reading 210
15 Quality in Qualitative Research Nicholas Mays Catherine Pope 211
15.1 Introduction 211
15.2 Can We Use the Same Quality Criteria to Judge Qualitative and Quantitative Research? 213
15.2.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Research are Separate and Different: The Anti-Realist Position 214
15.2.2 It Is Possible to Assess Qualitative and Quantitative Research Using Similar Criteria: The Subtle Realist Position 216
15.3 Assuring and Assessing the Validity of Qualitative Research 216
15.3.1 Triangulation 217
15.3.2 Respondent Validation 218
15.3.3 Clear Exposition of Methods of Data Collection and Analysis 218
15.3.4 Reflexivity 219
15.3.5 Attention to Negative Cases 220
15.3.6 Fair Dealing 220
15.4 Relevance 221
15.5 The Appropriate Role for Quality Guidelines in Qualitative Research 222
15.5.1 Spencer and Colleagues' Framework for Assessing the Quality of Qualitative Research Evidence 223
15.5.1.1 Guiding Principles 223
15.5.1.2 Appraisal Questions 224
15.5.1.3 Quality Indicators 224
15.5.1.4 The Framework 224
15.5.2 Additional Quality Assessment Criteria 224
15.5.2.1 Data Collection 224
15.5.2.2 Analysis 230
15.6 Conclusion 230
References 231
Further Reading 233
Index 235
What People are Saying About This
Review Published by Doody's Review Service--December 2006:
"This is the third edition of a book on how to conduct and interpret qualitative research that was initially published in 1996.
The purpose is to show how qualitative research can be used effectively in practice. This is a worthy goal, as the importance of qualitative research is becoming more recognized.
These authors are widely published in the area of qualitative research.
This fully revised and updated edition covers how to conduct interviews and focus groups, observational data collection, and conversational analysis.
Ethical issues are examined and suggestions for data analysis are provided. A chapter on assessing qualitative studies is included and the reader is introduced to combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. The book concludes with case studies, action research, and synthesizing qualitative research. This is a small book that provides the essential information about areas of qualitative research.
This book should be of interest to the target audience. It provides basic information regarding qualitative research and is a quick reference. New content and references have been included in this edition.
Weighted Numerical Score: 96 - 4 Stars!"
Diane M. Tomasic, EdD, RN(West Liberty State College)