Abstract
The value of qualitative methods in drug utilization research is plentiful, and the possible contexts to study range from politics/policy, health care settings, and staff to the general population and individual patients. This chapter focuses on the qualitative methods that are most widespread in qualitative drug utilization research, but also on introducing other aspects essential for conducting high-quality qualitative research in general. Analysing qualitative data requires reflexivity/creativity, structure, and patience. Qualitative research is typically reported in more words than quantitative, which can be challenging when writing for scientific journals with word limits. Saturation is a concept often associated with the quality of qualitative research as a means to assess the “completeness” of data collection, data analysis, and theorizing the research study. Theoretical saturation refers to the inclusion of additional respondents as part of a theoretical sampling that will not lead to new information that can either support or contrast the theoretical categories in the data.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Titel | Drug Utilization Research : Methods and Applications |
Forlag | Wiley |
Publikationsdato | 2024 |
Udgave | 2 |
Sider | 25-40 |
Kapitel | 2.2 |
ISBN (Trykt) | 9781119911654 |
ISBN (Elektronisk) | 9781119911685 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2024 |
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