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Citation
(2009), "A-Z of Qualitative Research in Healthcare (2nd edition)", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 22 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2009.06222aae.002
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
A-Z of Qualitative Research in Healthcare (2nd edition)
Article Type: Recent publications From: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Volume 22, Issue 1
Immy Holloway,August 2008,Blackwell Publishing,ISBN: 9781405161213; ISBN 10: 1405161213,
Keywords: Qualitative research, Quality improvement, Evidence based healthcare
The A-Z of Qualitative Research in Healthcare is a highly accessible text that provides healthcare researchers with quick access to the descriptions and explanations of the concepts, methods and processes used in qualitative research. The book offers a clear introduction to the topic, including an overview of qualitative research, its development and the methodological issues involved.
The main section of text is a comprehensive list of the terms and concepts used in qualitative research with a full description and explanation for each entry. The section is ordered alphabetically for quick and easy access to the information and cross references are included within the descriptions to enable the reader to follow a particular line of enquiry.
The 2nd edition has been fully revised and updated and is now clearly focused on qualitative research as it applies to the healthcare sector. In addition, each entry now includes a list of key texts to encourage the reader to take their research further.
Contents include:
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using the handbook;
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key to highlighted terms;
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qualitative research in health and health care;
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alphabetical list of terms and concepts; and
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books and journals for qualitative researchers.