Internet research in midwifery: Practical considerations and challenges

Practical Considerations in Grounded Theory Research

This paper is a discussion on the practical issues faced by Information Systems professionals when they employ Grounded Theory Method (GTM) in Information Systems research. Various strands of GTM are in us, all of which are derivates of the grand GTM proposed by Barney G. Glaser and Anselm G. Strauss in 1967. Starting with the dicta proposed by these two authors in 1967 on the use of GTM, the p...

Hearing Aid Fitting in Infants: Practical Considerations and Challenges

The diagnosis and early management of hearing loss in infancy requires a team approach that involves the audiologist, otolaryngologist, habilitation specialists, the pediatrician or family physician, and the active participation of parents and other family members. The program described in this chapter is based in an academic medical center where a team of pediatric audiologists, otolaryngologi...

Facebook as a research tool for the social sciences: Opportunities, challenges, ethical considerations, and practical guidelines.

Facebook is rapidly gaining recognition as a powerful research tool for the social sciences. It constitutes a large and diverse pool of participants, who can be selectively recruited for both online and offline studies. Additionally, it facilitates data collection by storing detailed records of its users' demographic profiles, social interactions, and behaviors. With participants' consent, thes...

Fisheye Interfaces - Research Problems and Practical Challenges

Fisheye interfaces give access to a large information structure by providing users with both local detail and global context. Despite decades of research in fisheye interfaces, their design and use are not well understood. To foster a discussion of fisheye views and their theoretical foundations, we identify five challenging areas in designing fisheye interfaces.

Practical Midwifery for Students, Nurses, and Practitioners