Qualitative Research in the Health Sciences by Francis, Karen -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of figures and tables Preface Part I: Methodologies

1. Introduction

Differentiating methodologies, methods and processes Research after basic preparation Research in the health sciences Generating evidence for practice World views guiding approaches to research Mixed methodologies Postmodern influences on paradigmatic shifts in research Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

2. Grounded theory

Defining grounded theory Theoretical assumptions of grounded theory Origins of grounded theory Glaser and Strauss’s GT approach Strauss and Corbin’s GT approach Epistemological debates Charmaz’s constructivist approach to GT Common grounded theory concepts Grounded theory research projects in the health sciences Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

3. Historical research

Origins of historical research Defining historical research Theoretical assumptions of historical research Undertaking a historical research study Case example of a nursing history Limitations of historical research Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

4. Ethnography

Defining ethnography Theoretical assumptions of ethnography Common ethnography research characteristics and concepts Data collection methods Data analysis Limitations Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

5. Phenomenology

Defining phenomenology Origins of phenomenology Applying phenomenological concepts Phenomenological methods What makes a study phenomenological? Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

6. Narrative inquiry

Defining narrative inquiry Origins of narrative inquiry Theoretical assumptions of narrative inquiry Narrative inquiry methods Narrative inquiry research projects in the health sciences Conclusion Key points Critical review questions References

7. Case study research

Defining case study research Origins of case study research Theoretical assumptions and key concepts in case study research Case study research methods Case study research projects in the health sciences Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

8. Feminisms

Defining feminisms Origins of feminisms Theoretical assumptions and key concepts of feminisms Feminist research methods and processes Feminist research projects in the health sciences Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

9. Action research

Chapter overview Definition Theoretical assumptions of action research Origins of action research Action research methods The action research cycle Data analysis Concluding the study Case study Limitations Conclusion Key points Critical review questions References

10. Mixed methods research

Definitions of MMR Origins and evolution of MMR Theoretical assumptions of MMR MMR designs Critiques of MMR MMR projects in the health sciences Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

Part II: Methods and processes

11. Revising the process of developing a research project

Chapter overview Developing and writing a qualitative research proposal Research proposal preliminaries The body of the research proposal Final elements of a research proposal Trustworthiness issues Suggestions for writing up a project Conclusion Key points Critical review questions References

12. Interviewing and analysis

Types of interviews Conducting and analysing interviews Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

13. Group work and analysis

Types of group work Methodologically-influenced group work Focus group work Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

14. Narrative analysis

Stories: Health and illness narratives Storytellers: Constructing meaning Listeners: Reflexive interplay Conclusion Key points Critical review questions References

15. Discourse analysis

The versatility of discourse analysis Types of discourse analysis Undertaking a discourse analysis Limitations Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

16. Creative forms of qualitative data collection and analysis

Creativity in research Undertaking and analysing creative forms of qualitative data collection Art works Autobiographies Performance Photography Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

17. Uptake of qualitative research in health sciences

Interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences research Practice development Qualitative research translation Future directions Chapter summary Key points Critical review questions References

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