New Qualitative Methodologies in Health and Social Care Research

 edited by Frances Rapport PB 208 pages

With contributions from a range of health and social care professionals and research scientists, this book covers a range of methodologies including discourse analysis, imagework, cut-up technique, minimalist passive interviewing technique and social action research. The histories of these new methodologies are discussed, and the methods and their applicability to practice outlined. The book also explores recent developments and their implications for, and impact on, delivery and good practice evaluation in health and social care, illustrated throughout by examples drawn from clinical and practice settings.

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Qualitative Methods for Health Research

by Judith Green & Nicki Thorogood PB 280 pages

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. 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.

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