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Qualitative research
Leslie Gelling Reader in nursing, Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, England
Qualitative research has an important role in helping nurses and other healthcare professionals understand patient experiences of health and illness. Qualitative researchers have a large number of methodological options and therefore should take care in planning and conducting their research. This article offers a brief overview of some of the key issues qualitative researchers should consider.
Nursing Standard. 29, 30, 43-47. doi: 10.7748/ns.29.30.43.e9749
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 06 November 2014
Accepted: 17 November 2014