Qualitative methods for health research / Judith Green and Nicki Thorogood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Green, Judith, 1961- author.

Thorogood, Nicki, 1964- author.

Series:

Introducing qualitative methods

Introducing qualitative methods.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical care--Research.

Medical care.

Public health--Research.

Public health.

Qualitative research.

Physical Description:

xvii, 342 pages ; 24 cm.

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles, California SAGE, 2014.

Summary:

This book is packed full of real-world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to design, conduct and appraise qualitative research in health. The book highlights core research skills, taking the reader through the key debates in qualitative methodology. It sets out a logical, easy-to-follow path supported by practical examples ensuring you will find it engaging and relevant.

Contents:

Part I Principles and Approaches in Qualitative Health Research 1

1 Qualitative Methodology and Health Research 3

Chapter summary 3

Introduction 3

What is qualitative research? 5

The role of theory 7

Epistemological approaches: Theories of knowledge 11

Participatory research 20

The orientations of qualitative research 22

Criticisms and limitations of qualitative research 27

Conclusion 33

Key points 33

Exercise 33

Further resources 33

2 Developing Qualitative Research Designs 35

Chapter summary 35

Introduction 36

Research questions 36

Appropriate designs for different questions 43

Problems with design typologies 51

Pragmatic influences on research design 52

A qualitative approach to design 53

Selecting appropriate data collection/generation and analysis methods 55

Protocols and practical issues 56

Programme design: The role of qualitative research 58

Conclusion 62

Key points 62

Exercise 63

Further resources 63

3 Responsibilities, Ethics and Values 64

Chapter summary 64

Introduction 64

Values in research 65

Ethical review and codes of practice 68

Informed consent 70

Confidentiality 72

Responsibilities to research participants 74

Different models of the research relationship 82

Responsibilities to yourself and co-workers 84

Ethical dilemmas and conflicts 86

Conclusion 90

Key points 91

Exercises 91

Further resources 92

Part II Generating Data 93

4 In-depth Interviews 95

Chapter summary 95

Introduction 95

The research interview 96

A word on language 97

Language in cross-cultural settings 100

Assumptions about our own language 102

In-depth interviews: What they can and can't do 103

Context and data 106

Planning interview studies 111

Sampling: How many and who to interview? 120

Conclusion 124

Key points 124

Exercises 124

Further resources 125

5 Group Interviews 126

Chapter summary 126

Introduction 126

Different kinds of group interview: An overview 127

Consensus panels 128

Community interviews and participatory methods 129

Focus groups 130

Natural groups 131

Advantages of using group interviews 133

Naturalism 136

Limitations 140

Practical issues 141

Developing appropriate methods for the setting 148

Conclusion 149

Key points 149

Exercise 149

Further resources 150

6 Observational Methods 151

Chapter summary 151

Introduction 152

Participant and non-participant observation 153

Ethnography and participant observation 155

Doing ethnography close to home 156

Auto-ethnography 159

Overt and covert roles 162

Pseudo-patient studies 164

Planning a participant observation study 166

Rapid ethnographic methods 170

Non-participant observational methods 174

Conclusion 177

Key points 177

Exercises 178

Further resources 178

7 Physical and Virtual Documentary Sources 179

Chapter summary 179

Introduction 179

Why use existing sources? 180

Public records 182

Personal documents 184

Online personal documents: Ethical issues 186

Mass media outputs 187

Research outputs 190

Policy reports 192

Methodological issues in using documentary sources 194

Conclusion 198

Key points 198

Exercises 198

Further resources 199

Part III Managing and Analysing Data 201

8 Beginning Data Analysis 203

Chapter summary 203

Introduction 203

Styles of analysis 205

Aims of analysis 206

Data management 207

Data preparation: Transcribing interviews 208

Thematic content analysis 209

Framework analysis 218

Using computer software to help manage data 222

Improving rigour in analysis 226

Conclusion 231

Key points 231

Exercises 231

Further resources 232

9 Developing Qualitative Analysis 233

Chapter summary 233

Introduction 233

Rigour is not enough 234

Grounded theory 235

Narrative analysis 241

Some strategies for thinking more analytically 246

Generalizability and transferability 250

Conclusion 253

Key points 253

Exercises 253

Further resources 254

Part IV Qualitative Research in Practice 255

10 Reading, Appraising and Integrating Qualitative Research 257

Chapter summary 257

Introduction 257

Reading critically 259

Formal critical appraisal for empirical studies 260

Criteria in ethnography 265

Systematic reviews 267

Integrating qualitative findings 270

Meta-ethnography 273

Conclusion 276

Key points 277

Exercise 277

Further resources 277

11 Mixing Methods and Designs 279

Chapter summary 279

Introduction 279

Rationales for mixing methods 281

Mixing epidemiology and qualitative research 284

Developing trans-disciplinary research 289

Qualitative research and applied research 293

Mixed methods and participatory research 296

Multidisciplinary work: Challenges and opportunities 298

Conclusion 299

Key points 300

Exercise 300

Further resources 301

12 Writing Up and Disseminating 302

Chapter summary 302

Introduction 302

The writing process 303

Writing for different audiences 304

Writing for health journals 305

Writing for social science colleagues 307

Practical issues to consider when writing up 310

Disseminating collaborative work 313

Disseminating to non-specialist audiences 317

Conclusion 320

Key points 320

Exercise 320

Further resources 321.

Notes:

Previous edition: 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781446253090

1446253090

9781446253083

1446253082

OCLC:

867602336