Pitney William A., Parker J., Singe S.M., Potteiger K. (eds.) Qualitative Research in the Health Professions

SLACK Incorporated, 2020. — 183 p. — ISBN: 978-1630915964.Qualitative research can provide a great depth of understanding for health professionals in practice. Although many general research texts used in health discipline research courses present a broad spectrum of research methods, their discussion of qualitative methods is often limited. Qualitative Research in the Health Professions by Drs. William A. Pitney, Jenny Parker, Stephanie Mazerolle Singe, and Kelly Potteiger, is a practical and straightforward text for those learning about qualitative research in the health professions. 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. Qualitative Research in the Health Professions will help current and future practitioners master the principles of qualitative research, understand published qualitative studies, and apply these findings in furthering evidence-based practice.Introductory Concepts of Qualitative Research
Introduction to Qualitative Research
Conceptualizing a Qualitative Study
Fundamental Principles of Conducting Qualitative Research
Collecting and Analyzing Qualitative Data
Ensuring Trustworthiness in Qualitative Studies
Attending to Ethical Issues
Reporting Your Results and Discussing Your Findings
Advanced Concepts of Qualitative Research
Understanding Forms of Qualitative Research
Mixed Methods Research Design
Being a Good Consumer of Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research in Evidence-­Based Practice
Looking Back and Moving Forward