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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
An exploration of intent for narrative methods of inquiry
Sally Hardy1, Sheila Gregory, Janet Ramjeet
1Department of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities, School of Community and Health Sciences, City University, London.
Abstract:
This article discusses the purpose, process and usefulness of narrative-based research. Drawing on elements of naturalistic and constructivist approaches, the authors explore the processes and consequences of engaging in narrative-based inquiry. They propose a reconsideration of the intention, purpose and usefulness of gathering and using narratives, and suggest that narratives can provide healthcare practitioners with the opportunity to engage in inclusive research that can have a transformational effect on all research informants, including the researchers.
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