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Qualitative Research – a practical guide for health and social care researchers and practitioners

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Dec 16, 2023 by Health Sciences
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Ratings

Overall Rating: 5.0 stars
Content Quality: 5.0 stars
Effectiveness: 4.8 stars
Ease of Use: 5.0 stars
Overview:

This guide is designed to support health and social care researchers and practitioners to integrate qualitative research into the evidence base of health and social care research. Qualitative research designs are diverse and each design has a different focus that will inform the approach undertaken and the results that are generated. The aim is to move beyond the “what” of qualitative research to the “how”, by (1) outlining key qualitative research designs for health and social care research – descriptive, phenomenology, action research, case study, ethnography, and grounded theory; (2) a decision tool of how to select the appropriate design based on a guiding prompting question, the research question and available resources, time and expertise; (3) an overview of mixed methods research and qualitative research in evaluation studies; (4) a practical guide to data collection and analysis; (5) providing examples of qualitative research to illustrate the scope and opportunities; and (6) tips on communicating qualitative research.

Type of Material:

 

  • Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:

 

  • Classroom discussion
  • Lecture
  • Homework
  • Flipped classroom activity
Technical Requirements:

 

  • Internet access
  • Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:

 

After completion of this learning resource, the learner will

  • apply qualitative research foundations into the evidence base of health and social care research
Target Student Population:

 

  • College Lower Division
  • College Upper Division
  • Graduate School
  • Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

 

  • Knowledge in Research 

Content Quality

Rating:
Strengths:

 

  • Concepts are well developed and explanation of key componants of qualitative research is noted.
  • Differentiation between qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodology is noted.
  • Activities and content align with desired outcomes. 
  • Content is current.
  • The OER textbook includes source citations and scholarly references within each chapter.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:
Strengths:

 

  • Each chapter begins with learning outcomes to guide learning.
  • Various activities address differing learning types. Some included are text, interactive tables, and terms.
  • Multiple options for use are noted, and learning can be guided as much has needed for the academic level within which it is utilized. 
Concerns:

 

  • Could include more interactive elements and knowledge checks.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:
Strengths:

 

  • Links in working order.
  • The layout is clear and consistent.
  • Arrows guide the use to advance to next page or move to previous page.
Other Issues and Comments:

 

  • Overall wonderful OER textbook!
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