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How to use and assess qualitative research methods

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ID23384602
AuthorsLoraine Busetto (0000-0002-9228-7875, Heidelberg University, corresponding author), Wolfgang Wick (0000-0002-6171-634X, German Cancer Research Center), Christoph Gumbinger (0000-0002-6137-1169, Heidelberg University)
Year2020
Volume2
Issue1
Pages14-14
Publication date2020-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNeurological Research and Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2524-3489 • E-ISSN: 2524-3489
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z
PMID33324920
OpenAlexW3030253100
LanguageEN
Citations received205
References cited33

This paper aims to provide an overview of the use and assessment of qualitative research methods in the health sciences. Qualitative research can be defined as the study of the nature of phenomena and is especially appropriate for answering questions of why something is (not) observed, assessing complex multi-component interventions, and focussing on intervention improvement. The most common methods of data collection are document study, (non-) participant observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. For data analysis, field-notes and audio-recordings are transcribed into protocols and transcripts, and coded using qualitative data management software. Criteria such as checklists, reflexivity, sampling strategies, piloting, co-coding, member-checking and stakeholder involvement can be used to enhance and assess the quality of the research conducted. Using qualitative in addition to quantitative designs will equip us with better tools to address a greater range of research problems, and to fill in blind spots in current neurological research and practice.

Coding (social sciences) · Data collection · Data science · Focus group · Management science · Mathematics education · Multimethodology · Psychological intervention · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy) · Reflexivity · Research design · Sociology · Computer Science · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology

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