{"product_id":"synthesizing-qualitative-research-isbn-9780470656389","title":"Synthesizing Qualitative Research","description":"A considerable number of journal publications using a range of qualitative synthesis approaches has been published. Mary Dixon-Woods and colleagues (Mary Dixon-Woods, Booth, \u0026amp; Sutton, 2007) identified 42 qualitative evidence synthesis papers published in health care literature between 1990 and 2004. An ongoing update by Hannes and Macaitis (2010)identified around 100 additional qualitative or mixed methods syntheses. Yet these generally lack a clear, detailed description of what was done and why (Greenhalgh et al, 2007; McInnes \u0026amp; Wimpenny, 2008). Choices are most commonly influenced by what others have successfully used in the past or by a particular school of thought (Atkins et al, 2008; Britten et al, 2002). This is a substantive limitation. \u003cp\u003eThis book brings balance to the options available to researchers, including approaches that have not had a substantial uptake among researchers. It provides arguments for when and why researchers or other parties of interest should opt for a certain approach to synthesis, which challenges they might face in adopting it and what the potential strengths and weaknesses are compared with other approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book acts as a resource for readers who would otherwise have to piece together the methodology from a range of journal articles. In addition, it should stimulate further development and documentation of synthesis methodology in a field that is characterized by diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Contributors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e “It looks great but how do I know if it fits?”: an introduction to meta-synthesis research (\u003ci\u003eBarbara L. Paterson).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2\u003c\/b\u003e Obstacles to the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in Belgium: a worked example of meta-aggregation (\u003ci\u003eKarin Hannes and Alan Pearson).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e Medicine taking for asthma: a worked example of meta-ethnography (\u003ci\u003eNicky Britten and Catherine Pope).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4\u003c\/b\u003e The use of Morphine to treat cancer related pain: a worked example of Critical Interpretive Synthesis (\u003ci\u003eKate Flemming and Elizabeth McInnes)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5\u003c\/b\u003e  The Internet in medical education: a worked example of a realist review (\u003ci\u003eGeoff Wong).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed methods synthesis: a worked example (\u003ci\u003eJosephine Kavanagh, Fiona Cambell, Angela Harden and James Thomas).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e Bayesian approaches to the synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research findings (\u003ci\u003eJamie L. Crandell, Corrine I. Voils and Margarete Sandelowski).\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8\u003c\/b\u003e Conclusion (\u003ci\u003eNathan Manning).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKARIN HANNES,\u003c\/b\u003e PhD Doctor-Assistant, Centre for Methodology of Education, Department of Education, Leuven University and Belgian Centre for EBM-Belgian Cochrane Branch, Department of General Practice, University of Leuven. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRAIG LOCKWOOD,\u003c\/b\u003e RN Associate Director, Research and Education Unit, Joanna Briggs Institute, University of Adelaide.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA new methodology in health care\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecently, health care policymakers and practitioners have recognised the potential contribution of qualitative research to support decision making. Different methodological approaches have been developed and used in practice. Some approaches have focused on the inclusion of qualitative data only. Others have experimented with the integration of both quantitative and qualitative research results, or have been used to complement results from quantitative reviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides the first overview of commonly used qualitative synthesis approaches in health care, with worked examples illustrating how appropriate methods are used in different situations. The methods covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeta-aggregation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeta-ethnography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical interpretive synthesis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRealist review\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed methods approach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBayesian approaches to the synthesis of qualitative and quantitative research findings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by experienced researchers from three continents, \u003ci\u003eSynthesising Qualitative Research\u003c\/i\u003e is an authoritative yet accessible introduction to these new methodologies and will be an invaluable tool to all who are involved in systematic reviewing. It aims to guide and assist researchers and professionals in choosing the right approach for their particular review projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMJ Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990123364581,"sku":"NP9780470656389","price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470656389.jpg?v=1761786602","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/synthesizing-qualitative-research-isbn-9780470656389","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}