Appraising qualitative research in health education: guidelines for public health educators.
Research studies, including qualitative studies, form the basis for evidence-based practice among health professionals. However, many practicing health educators do not feel fully confident in their ability to critically appraise qualitative research studies. This publication presents an overview of qualitative research approaches, defines key terminology used in qualitative research, and provides guidelines for appraising the strengths and weaknesses of published qualitative research. On reading, health educators will be better equipped to evaluate the quality of the evidence through critical appraisals of qualitative research publications.
Jeanfreau
Scharalda G
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. sjeanf@lsuhsc.edu
Jack
Leonard
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D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006266:Health Education; D040441:Health Educators / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D036301:Qualitative Research
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