Qualitative research in health care: Using qualitative methods in health related action research

摘要: This is the last in a series of three articles Series editors: Catherine Pope and Nicholas Mays The barriers to uptake findings traditional quantitative biomedical research clinical practice are increasingly being recognised. 1 2 Action particularly suited identifying problems helping develop potential solutions order improve practice.3 For this reason, action used health related settings. Although not synonymous with qualitative research, typically draws on methods such as interviews observation. #### Summary points Action healthcare settings It style rather than specific method Three elements important: participatory character research; its democratic impulse; simultaneous contribution social science change ![][1] (Credit: LIANE PAYNE) Action easily defined. It method. First 1946 by Kurt Lewin, scientist concerned intergroup relations minority United States, term now identified which researchers work explicitly for people undertake them.4 Its strength lies focus generating practical ability empower practitioners—getting them engage subsequent “development” or implementation activities. Practitioners can choose their own practice, an outside researcher be engaged help identify problems, seek implement solutions, systematically monitor reflect process outcomes change. Most definitions incorporate important elements: character; change.5 Participation fundamental research: it … [1]: pending:yes