title: [Framework analysis method in qualitative research].
abstract: In recent years a number of qualitative research methods have gained popularity within the health care arena. Despite this popularity, different qualitative analysis methods pose many challenges to most researchers. The present paper responds to the needs expressed by recent Chinese medicine researches. The present paper is mainly focused on the concepts, nature, application of framework analysis, especially on how to use it, in such a way to assist the newcomer of Chinese medicine researchers to engage with the methodology.
authors.forename: Xing
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Liao
authors.forename: Jian-ping
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Robison
authors.forename: Ya-ming
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Xie
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012106:Research; D012107:Research Design