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Klappentext The Third Edition of this bestselling title is packed full of real-world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to design! conduct and appraise qualitative research in health. The book highlights core research skills! taking the reader through the key debates in qualitative methodology. It sets out a logical! easy-to-follow path supported by practical examples ensuring you will find it engaging and relevant. Updates for the new edition include: - a new chapter on effectively combining methods- new material on the practical aspects of securing access to participants! using online data and on selecting an approach for analysis- improved material on reading and appraising literature with detailed exploration of systematic reviews and synthesis- expanded chapters on analysing data! with practical suggestions for moving from descriptive to analytical approaches- an effective mix of classic and contemporary case studies from across health research- expanded summaries! key points and reflective questions designed to help students apply theory to their own research. Clear! thorough and articulate! this is an authoritative introduction to qualitative research for all health professionals and students.Visit the accompanying for additional resources. Judith Green is a Professor in Sociology of Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Nicki Thorogood is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Zusammenfassung The third edition of this bestselling title is packed full of real world advice for researchers and students. It is an invaluable introduction to the theoretical and practical essentials needed to design! conduct and appraise qualitative research in health regardless of your level of experience. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART ONE: PRINCIPLES AND APPROACHES IN QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH Qualitative Methodology and Health Research Developing Qualitative Research Designs Responsibilities! Ethics and Values PART TWO: GENERATING DATA In-Depth Interviews Group Interviews Observational Methods Physical and Virtual Documentary Sources PART THREE: MANAGING AND ANALYSING DATA Beginning Data Analysis Developing Qualitative Analysis PART 4 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PRACTICE Reading! Appraising and Integrating Qualitative Research Mixing Methods and Designs Writing Up and Disseminating ...