Full Description
Qualitative research can provide a great depth of understanding for health professionals in practice. Although many general research texts used in health discipline research courses present a broad spectrum of research methods, their discussion of qualitative methods is often limited. Qualitative Research in the Health Professions by Drs. William A. Pitney, Jenny Parker, Stephanie M. Mazerolle, and Kelly Potteiger, is a practical and straightforward text for those learning about qualitative research in the health professions.
In Qualitative Research in the Health Professions, readers will acquire skills in mastering:
• Introductory concepts of qualitative research, how it compares to quantitative research, and how to conceptualize a qualitative study
• How to conduct a qualitative research study and present findings, including sections on collecting and analyzing data, ensuring trustworthiness of the data, and attending to ethical issues
• Advanced concepts including various forms of qualitative research, how to mix quantitative and qualitative methods, and how to evaluate qualitative research
Each chapter includes activities and exercises to further students' understanding and the text also includes personal commentaries from scholarly practitioners in various health professions underscoring the value and importance of qualitative research. Qualitative Research in the Health Professionswill help current and future practitioners master the principles of qualitative research, understand published qualitative studies, and apply these findings in furthering evidence-based practice.
Contents
Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface PART ONE INTRODUCTORY CONCEPTS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Chapter 1 Introduction to Qualitative Research Chapter 2 Conceptualizing a Qualitative Study PART TWO FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCTING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Chapter 3 Collecting and Analyzing Qualitative Data Chapter 4 Ensuring Trustworthiness in Qualitative Studies Chapter 5 Attending to Ethical Issues Chapter 6 Reporting Your Results and Discussing Your Findings PART THREE ADVANCED CONCEPTS OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH Chapter 7 Understanding Forms of Qualitative Research Chapter 8 Mixed Methods Research Design Christianne M. Eason, PhD, ATC Chapter 9 Being a Good Consumer of Qualitative Research Chapter 10 Qualitative Research in Evidence- Based Practice Chapter 11 Looking Back and Moving Forward Answers to Check Your Knowledge Financial Disclosures Index
