title: Nursing research. The use of grounded theory methodology to study the process of life-style changes.
abstract: This article describes a method of evaluating research with the use of grounded theory methology, a qualitative research technique. The preceding article by Frenn and colleagues, which uses this method to study the process of life-style change, is evaluated as an example. Sample procedures, data collection and analysis, and evaluation of scientific merit are discussed.
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Murdaugh
mesh_terms: D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory