Methodological reflections on using qualitative research to explore the causal mechanisms of complex health interventions
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 12567337 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Chris Bonell (0000-0002-6253-6498, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, autor de correspondencia), Emily Warren (0000-0002-9117-844X, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), G J Melendez-Torres (0000-0002-9823-4790, University of Exeter), Gj Melendez-Torres (University of Exeter) |
| Año | 2022 |
| Volumen | 28 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 166-181 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2022-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Evaluation (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1356-3890 • E-ISSN: 1461-7153 |
| Editorial | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/13563890221086309 |
| OpenAlex | W4226028232 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 18 |
| Referencias citadas | 32 |
We reflect on how qualitative research can be used to develop or refine theories about how the mechanisms triggered by intervention enactment might generate outcomes, referring to examples from a ‘realist trial’ of a whole-school health intervention. Qualitative research can explore mechanisms directly, by asking participants how they think interventions work, or indirectly, by exploring participant experiences of intervention-related actions to understand the conditions and consequences of these actions. Both of these approaches can inform theorisation of how mechanisms are triggered and generate outcomes, and how this is contingent on context. We discuss methods for sampling, data collection and data analysis, and recommend dimensional analysis as a means to analyse qualitative data on mechanisms. We then consider how to draw on qualitative research to inform hypotheses to be tested statistically
Context (archaeology · Data collection · Experience sampling method · Intervention (counseling · Psychological intervention · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Computer Science · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Health Policy Implementation Science · Psychology · Social Psychology
The mechanisms by which a whole-school intervention might improve sexual health
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| Obras citantes distintas | 18 |
|---|---|
| Citas por año | 4,5 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Velocidad de citación | current |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 16 |