Qualitative Methods for Health Research
Qualitative Methods for Health Research by Judith Green, published by SAGE on May 25, 2004, is a practical introduction to the design, conduct, and appraisal of qualitative research within the fields of public health, health services research, nursing, and health promotion. This first edition spans 262 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience, including professionals and students with limited prior knowledge of social science theory.
Readers will find a comprehensive guide that includes examples from various health research projects, addressing key debates in qualitative methodology and ethical project design. The book covers essential methods for collecting and analyzing qualitative data, as well as strategies for reading and writing qualitative research. With features such as case studies, chapter summaries, and highlighted key points, this resource aims to enhance the understanding of methodological principles crucial for both applied and academic work in health-related fields.
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Qualitative Methods for Health Research is a practical introduction to designing, conducting and appraising qualitative research in areas such as public health, health services research, nursing and health promotion.
This book will be useful for professionals and students with little prior knowledge of social science theory. The authors provide a clear guide for the reader who would like to know more about how to apply their skills to the field of health.
Using examples from health research projects in a wide range of settings, it introduces readers to the key debates in qualitative methodology, issues in designing ethical and feasible projects, the main methods of collecting and analyzing qualitative data, and ways of reading and writing qualitative research.
Key features include:
– case studies
– chapter summaries
– highlighted key points
A basic understanding of methodological principles is as important in applied as in academic work. Health professionals and students alike will learn a great deal about applying methods from this textbook.
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