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Qualitative Methods for Health Research 3rd Revised edition [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 360 pages, kõrgus x laius: 242x170 mm, kaal: 610 g
  • Sari: Introducing Qualitative Methods Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-Nov-2013
  • Kirjastus: Sage Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1446253090
  • ISBN-13: 9781446253090
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 360 pages, kõrgus x laius: 242x170 mm, kaal: 610 g
  • Sari: Introducing Qualitative Methods Series
  • Ilmumisaeg: 19-Nov-2013
  • Kirjastus: Sage Publications Ltd
  • ISBN-10: 1446253090
  • ISBN-13: 9781446253090
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The Third Edition of this bestselling title 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.



Updates for the new edition include:



- a new chapter on effectively combining methods

- new material on the practical aspects of securing access to participants, using online data and on selecting an approach for analysis

- improved material on reading and appraising literature with detailed exploration of systematic reviews and synthesis

- expanded chapters on analysing data, with practical suggestions for moving from descriptive to analytical approaches

- an effective mix of classic and contemporary case studies from across health research

- expanded summaries, key points and reflective questions designed to help students apply theory to their own research.



Clear, thorough and articulate, this is an authoritative introduction to qualitative research for all health professionals and students.





Visit the accompanying companion website for additional resources.



Judith Green is a Professor in Sociology of Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.



Nicki Thorogood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.



 



 

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Revised and updated for a third edition, Green and Thorogoods excellent textbook provides a solid grounding for health professionals in the theory and practice of qualitative research methods. This new edition, with an increased focus on data management and analysis, will remain the core qualitative methods textbook for our Master in Public Health Programme. -- Dr Stephen Clayton, Director of Studies for the Online Master of Public Health

List of boxes
x
List of case studies
xi
About the authors xiii
Preface xiv
PART I PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES IN QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH
1(92)
1 Qualitative Methodology and Health Research
3(32)
Chapter summary
3(1)
Introduction
3(2)
What is qualitative research?
5(2)
The role of theory
7(4)
Epistemological approaches: Theories of knowledge
11(9)
Participatory research
20(2)
The orientations of qualitative research
22(5)
Criticisms and limitations of qualitative research
27(6)
Conclusion
33(1)
Key points
33(1)
Exercise
33(1)
Further resources
33(2)
2 Developing Qualitative Research Designs
35(29)
Chapter summary
35(1)
Introduction
36(1)
Research questions
36(7)
Appropriate designs for different questions
43(8)
Problems with design typologies
51(1)
Pragmatic influences on research design
52(1)
A qualitative approach to design
53(2)
Selecting appropriate data collection/generation and analysis methods
55(1)
Protocols and practical issues
56(2)
Programme design: The role of qualitative research
58(4)
Conclusion
62(1)
Key points
62(1)
Exercise
63(1)
Further resources
63(1)
3 Responsibilities, Ethics and Values
64(29)
Chapter summary
64(1)
Introduction
64(1)
Values in research
65(3)
Ethical review and codes of practice
68(2)
Informed consent
70(2)
Confidentiality
72(2)
Responsibilities to research participants
74(8)
Different models of the research relationship
82(2)
Responsibilities to yourself and co-workers
84(2)
Ethical dilemmas and conflicts
86(4)
Conclusion
90(1)
Key points
91(1)
Exercises
91(1)
Further resources
92(1)
PART II GENERATING DATA
93(108)
4 In-depth Interviews
95(31)
Chapter summary
95(1)
Introduction
95(1)
The research interview
96(1)
A word on language
97(3)
Language in cross-cultural settings
100(2)
Assumptions about our own language
102(1)
In-depth interviews: What they can and can't do
103(3)
Context and data
106(5)
Planning interview studies
111(9)
Sampling: How many and who to interview?
120(4)
Conclusion
124(1)
Key points
124(1)
Exercises
124(1)
Further resources
125(1)
5 Group Interviews
126(25)
Chapter summary
126(1)
Introduction
126(1)
Different kinds of group interview: An overview
127(1)
Consensus panels
128(1)
Community interviews and participatory methods
129(1)
Focus groups
130(1)
Natural groups
131(2)
Advantages of using group interviews
133(3)
Naturalism
136(4)
Limitations
140(1)
Practical issues
141(7)
Developing appropriate methods for the setting
148(1)
Conclusion
149(1)
Key points
149(1)
Exercise
149(1)
Further resources
150(1)
6 Observational Methods
151(28)
Chapter summary
151(1)
Introduction
152(1)
Participant and non-participant observation
153(2)
Ethnography and participant observation
155(1)
Doing ethnography close to home
156(3)
Auto-ethnography
159(3)
Overt and covert roles
162(2)
Pseudo-patient studies
164(2)
Planning a participant observation study
166(4)
Rapid ethnographic methods
170(4)
Non-participant observational methods
174(3)
Conclusion
177(1)
Key points
177(1)
Exercises
178(1)
Further resources
178(1)
7 Physical and Virtual Documentary Sources
179(22)
Chapter summary
179(1)
Introduction
179(1)
Why use existing sources?
180(2)
Public records
182(2)
Personal documents
184(2)
Online personal documents: Ethical issues
186(1)
Mass media outputs
187(3)
Research outputs
190(2)
Policy reports
192(2)
Methodological issues in using documentary sources
194(4)
Conclusion
198(1)
Key points
198(1)
Exercises
198(1)
Further resources
199(2)
PART III MANAGING AND ANALYSING DATA
201(54)
8 Beginning Data Analysis
203(30)
Chapter summary
203(1)
Introduction
203(2)
Styles of analysis
205(1)
Aims of analysis
206(1)
Data management
207(1)
Data preparation: Transcribing interviews
208(1)
Thematic content analysis
209(9)
Framework analysis
218(4)
Using computer software to help manage data
222(4)
Improving rigour in analysis
226(5)
Conclusion
231(1)
Key points
231(1)
Exercises
231(1)
Further resources
232(1)
9 Developing Qualitative Analysis
233(22)
Chapter summary
233(1)
Introduction
233(1)
Rigour is not enough
234(1)
Grounded theory
235(6)
Narrative analysis
241(5)
Some strategies for thinking more analytically
246(4)
Generalizability and transferability
250(3)
Conclusion
253(1)
Key points
253(1)
Exercises
253(1)
Further resources
254(1)
PART IV QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PRACTICE
255(67)
10 Reading, Appraising and Integrating Qualitative Research
257(22)
Chapter summary
257(1)
Introduction
257(2)
Reading critically
259(1)
Formal critical appraisal for empirical studies
260(5)
Criteria in ethnography
265(2)
Systematic reviews
267(3)
Integrating qualitative findings
270(3)
Meta-ethnography
273(3)
Conclusion
276(1)
Key points
277(1)
Exercise
277(1)
Further resources
277(2)
11 Mixing Methods and Designs
279(23)
Chapter summary
279(1)
Introduction
279(2)
Rationales for mixing methods
281(3)
Mixing epidemiology and qualitative research
284(5)
Developing trans-disciplinary research
289(4)
Qualitative research and applied research
293(3)
Mixed methods and participatory research
296(2)
Multidisciplinary work: Challenges and opportunities
298(1)
Conclusion
299(1)
Key points
300(1)
Exercise
300(1)
Further resources
301(1)
12 Writing Up and Disseminating
302(20)
Chapter summary
302(1)
Introduction
302(1)
The writing process
303(1)
Writing for different audiences
304(1)
Writing for health journals
305(2)
Writing for social science colleagues
307(3)
Practical issues to consider when writing up
310(3)
Disseminating collaborative work
313(4)
Disseminating to non-specialist audiences
317(3)
Conclusion
320(1)
Key points
320(1)
Exercise
320(1)
Further resources
321(1)
Glossary 322(3)
References 325(14)
Index 339
Judith Green has degrees in anthropology and sociology, and a PhD in the sociology of health. She has taught research methods to a wide range of students over the last 30 years, including undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students and health professionals from nursing, medicine, public health and sociology. She is currently Professor of Sociology at the University of Exeter, and Honorary Professor, in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Sydney. She has held posts at the Kings College London, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and London South Bank University. Judith has broad substantive interests in the sociology of health and health services, and has researched and published on primary care, professional identity, accidental injury, public understanding of risk and the relationships between transport and well-being. She is currently co-editor of the Journal of Critical Public Health. Other publications include Risk and misfortune: The social construction of accidents (1997, Taylor & Francis); Critical perspectives in public health, co-edited with Ronald Labonté (2008, Routledge) and Analysing health policy: A sociological approach (1998, Longman), also co-authored with Nicki Thorogood.

Nicki Thorogoods first degree was in sociology and social anthropology, and she has a PhD in the sociology of health from the University of London. She has over 30 years experience of teaching undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students and health professionals from nursing, medicine, public health and sociology She is currently Programme Director for the DrPH (Doctorate in Public Health) at LSHTM as well as supervising several research degree students. Before coming to LSHTM (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) in 1999 she held posts at Middlesex University and at Guys, Kings and Thomass School of Medicine and Dentistry (GKT).

Her research interests are primarily in qualitative research into aspects of identity, e.g. ethnicity, gender, disability and sexuality and in the sociology of the body. She is also interested in the intersection of mental health with public health and health promotion. She is Series Editor, with Rosalind Plowman, of the Understanding Public Health series of textbooks published by Open University Press.