Aajiiqatigiingniq: An Inuit Consensus Methodology in Qualitative Health Research

Qualitative research methodology: phenomenology

There are two qualitative and quantitative research paradigms in the methodological debates. Phenomenological approach is one of the most important methods in the qualitative researches. ‎Depending on researcher’s view on study phenomenon, this approach is divided into two main ‎methods of descriptive and interpretive. Despite the many similarities between the two methods, ‎th...

Methodology Series Module 10: Qualitative Health Research

Although quantitative designs are commonly used in clinical research, some studies require qualitative methods. These designs are different from quantitative methods; thus, researchers should be aware of data collection methods and analyses for qualitative research. Qualitative methods are particularly useful to understand patient experiences with the treatment or new methods of management or t...

Qualitative research in health care. Assessing quality in qualitative research.

Understanding Participatory Action Research: a Qualitative Research Methodology Option

Participatory Action Research (PAR) is a qualitative research methodology option that requires further understanding and consideration. PAR is considered democratic, equitable, liberating, and life-enhancing qualitative inquiry that remains distinct from other qualitative methodologies (Kach & Kralik, 2006). Using PAR, qualitative features of an individual’s feelings, views, and patterns are re...

Qualitative research in health care. Using qualitative methods in health related action research.