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Reflections on developing a conceptual framework to support a constructivist grounded...
Background Developing a conceptual framework to underpin the design of qualitative research...
A literature review to guide novice researchers using Q methodology in the development...
Background For novice Q methodology researchers, the development of the concourse is...
Using STML as a theoretical model for a qualitative case study
Background Selecting and applying an appropriate theoretical model is essential in research...
Implications for nursing and healthcare research of the general data protection...
Background The European Union’s general data protection regulation (GDPR) came into effect...
Philosophy and quality? TAPUPASM as an approach to rigour in critical realist research
Background Philosophical principles should guide how research is designed, conducted and...
The challenges of researching drug-related emergency department presentations using...
Background Health research through review of medical charts is a useful way to understand...
Understanding, choosing and applying grounded theory: part 2
Background A fundamental decision when planning a study is the selection of the most...
Understanding, choosing and applying grounded theory: part 1
Background Grounded theory is one of the most widely used qualitative research methodologies...
Comprehensive evaluation of interventions: eight vital parameters
Background It is critically important to determine the effectiveness of an intervention...
A step-by-step approach to developing scales for survey research
Background While questionnaires and scales are some of the simplest methods of collecting...
Application of meta-summary to derive a measurement instrument from the literature: a...
Background Measurement tools are a common method to collect data in observational and survey...
Can virtual learning environments be used as research platforms?
Background Many higher education institutions use virtual learning environments (VLEs), with...