Qualitative Research in the Health Professions

In Qualitative Research in the Health Professions, readers will acquire skills in mastering: Introductory concepts of qualitative research, how it compares to quantitative research, and how to conceptualize a qualitative study; How to conduct a qualitative research study and present findings, including sections on collecting and analyzing data, ensuring trustworthiness of the data, and attending to ethical issues; Advanced concepts including various forms of qualitative research, and how to mix quantitative and qualitative methods, and how to evaluate qualitative research. Each chapter includes activities and exercises to further students' understanding and the text also includes personal commentaries from scholarly practitioners in various health professions underscoring the value and importance of qualitative research.