Qualitative Methods for Health Research

• Main Authors: Green, Judith 1961- (Author), Thorogood, Nicki 1964- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London ; Los Angeles SAGE 2018
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Series: Introducing qualitative methods
• Subjects: Research Design; Data Collection > methods; Qualitative Research
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• Physical Description: xviii, 420 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 389-409) and index
• ISBN: 9781473997110; 9781473997103

Packed with practical advice and research quick tips, this book is the perfect companion to your health research project. It not only explains the theory of qualitative health research so you can interpret the studies of others, but also showcases how to approach, start, maintain, and disseminate your own research. It will help you: Understand the role of the researcher Develop an effective research proposal Seek ethical approval Conduct interviews, observational studies, mixed methods, and web-based designs Use secondary and digital sources Code, manage, and analyse data Write up your results Whether you are studying public health, sports medicine, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, or another health discipline, the authors will be your surrogate supervisors and guide you through evaluating or undertaking any type of health research.