Methods of synthesizing qualitative research studies for health technology assessment
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Methods of synthesizing qualitative research studies for health technology assessment.
OBJECTIVES Synthesizing qualitative research is an important means of ensuring the needs, preferences, and experiences of patients are taken into account by service providers and policy makers, but the range of methods available can appear confusing. This study presents the methods for synthesizing qualitative research most used in health research to-date and, specifically those with a potentia...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0266-4623,1471-6348
DOI: 10.1017/s0266462311000389