Using Qualitative Research to Inform Development of Professional Guidelines

Using Qualitative Methods to Inform Scale Development

This article describes the process by which one study utilized qualitative methods to create items for a multi dimensional scale to measure twelve step program affiliation. The process included interviewing fourteen addicted persons while in twelve step focused treatment about specific “pros” (things they like or would miss out on by not being involved in twelve-step programs) and “cons” (thing...

Qualitative research: a source of evidence to inform nursing practice?

established definitions and theory), focuses on focuses on participants’ perspectives, and describes the results using expressive and persuasive language (Creswell, 1998). Qualitative research has some distinct characteristics (Flick et al, 2004), including: there is no single all-encompassing method, but a spectrum of methods from which one can be chosen depending on the research question it h...

A professional duty to inform.

Using research to inform learning technology practice and policy: a qualitative analysis of student perspectives

As learning technologies are now integral to most higher education student learning experiences, universities need to make strategic choices about what technologies to adopt and how to best support and develop the use of these technologies, particularly in a climate of limited resources. Information from students is therefore a valuable contribution when determining institutional goals, buildin...

Using Hermeneutics as a Qualitative Research Approach in Professional Practice

This paper is targeted primarily at doctoral students and others considering hermeneutics as a research strategy. Research using hermeneutics was carried out with occupational therapy educators and clinicians in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK. A total of 53 participants engaged in focus groups and individual interviews over a one-year. The paper explores hermeneutics as a credible, ...