Background Interviews are among the most familiar strategies for collecting qualitative data.
The different qualitative interviewing strategies in common use emerged from diverse …

This paper provides a primer for qualitative research in medical education. Our aim is to
equip readers with a basic understanding of qualitative research and prepare them to judge …

When selecting a research design, such as quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods,
Patton (2002) suggested reflecting on the purpose of the inquiry and the types of answers …

'A very detailed, easy to follow textbook suitable for undergraduate students. Step-by-step
guide to good reflective practice with examples to follow. Discuss current theories with …

Using real-life examples and case histories and a highly readable, jargon-free style, this
volume addresses the complex interactions between health, illness, and culture. Integrating …

The field of the medical humanities is developing rapidly, however, there has also been
parallel concern from sceptics that the value of medical humanities educational interventions …

Context Narrative research, an inclusive term for a range of methodologies, has rapidly
become part of medical education scholarship. Concepts In this paper we identify narrative …

The purpose of medical education is to benefit patients by improving the work of doctors.
Patient centeredness is a centuries old concept in medicine, but there is still a long way to …

Interviews represent the most common method of collecting qualitative data in both
qualitative research and mixed research because, potentially, they provide researchers with …

In recent years, qualitative researchers in psychology have become increasingly interested
in narrative inquiry. With a view to stimulating dialogue, in this article, we seek to make better …