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Background Consensus methods such as Delphi studies or the group nominal method have long been used in healthcare research to develop services, processes or policies and inform
Background Collaborative partnerships are increasingly recognised as valuable and essential tools for improving community health.
Background Case studies are widely used in the social sciences to explore complex phenomena in natural settings.
Background Storytelling is a contemporary research method increasingly used in qualitative interpretive research.
Background Developing a conceptual framework to underpin the design of qualitative research is often regarded as integral in enhancing its trustworthiness.
Background For novice Q methodology researchers, the development of the concourse is challenging. This challenge is exacerbated by the paucity of literature focusing on the development of the concourse.
Background Selecting and applying an appropriate theoretical model is essential in research development.
Background The European Union’s general data protection regulation (GDPR) came into effect in May 2018. It is intended to prevent the unwanted sharing of private data and it has significant implications for healthcare research.
Background Philosophical principles should guide how research is designed, conducted and appraised.
Background Health research through review of medical charts is a useful way to understand presentations related to the effects and burden of illness, disease and substance misuse. However, the design and methods used in studies can affect their validity and reliability.
Background A fundamental decision when planning a study is the selection of the most appropriate approach to the research. Researchers choosing grounded theory must consider which approach is best suited to for collecting and analysing data.
