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Researching the researchers: using a snowballing technique
Rosemarie Streeton1, Mary Cooke, Jackie Campbell
1University of Nottingham, UK.
Nurse Researcher
|October 21, 2004
Summary
This study examines the snowballing recruitment technique within the UK Research Governance Framework. It highlights how this method aligns with research governance demands in health and social care settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Social Care Research
Background:
- The UK Research Governance Framework (Department of Health, 2001) outlines essential needs and obligations for research.
- Effective participant recruitment is crucial for the success of health and social care research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the snowballing recruitment technique in the context of UK research governance.
- To explore the relationship between snowballing recruitment and research governance requirements.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on snowballing recruitment and research governance.
- Case study analysis of authors' experiences within a UK health authority.
- Identification of research activity and skills in health and social care.
Main Results:
- Snowballing recruitment presents specific challenges and considerations within research governance.
- The technique requires careful management to meet governance standards.
- Examples illustrate practical application and implications in real-world research settings.
Conclusions:
- The snowballing recruitment technique can be effectively utilized within research governance frameworks.
- Adherence to governance principles is vital for ethical and efficient participant recruitment.
- Further exploration of recruitment strategies in health and social care research is warranted.