Research is crucial to the development of family medicine around the world. However, family
physicians in practice often hesitate to enter into investigative endeavours. Common …

Qualitative methodologies are growing in popularity in health research; however, the
integration of these methodologies into the clinical context is not always straightforward. In …

Qualitative research methodologies, which are oriented to better understanding of the
context, meaning and experiences of people's lives, have much to contribute to health …

Everywhere I look this summer, there are conferences on qualitative inquiry—so many, in
fact, that to reduce some of this clutter, the IIQM will, from 2007, move its annual conference …

Background Initiatives that offer help to primary care practitioners interested in research are
ubiquitous throughout the UK. Whether these initiatives are formulated as research networks …

How do people become politically involved in their communities? Why do young adults
participate in cosplay and immerse themselves in manga culture? How do senior citizens …

The previous articles (there were 2 before this 1) in this series discussed several
methodological approaches commonly used by qualitative researchers in the health …

Bev Taylor and Karen Francis welcome readers to this book. Bev Taylor is an expert in
qualitative research and reflective practice, who has published 11 research books. Karen …

This book is intended for qualified nurses, health and social care practitioners,
undergraduate and apprenticeship students who have limited understanding or experience …

This book provides some valuable information for social, educational and allied health
practice research. It is well written and employs a relaxed, conversational approach that …