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  • Nursing and Healthcare Practice
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Case study research is a valuable approach for investigating complex phenomena in nursing and healthcare.
  • It allows for a 'thick' description by examining issues from multiple perspectives within a defined context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe case study research methodology for nursing and healthcare practice.
  • To explore the methodological challenges inherent in case study research.
  • To propose an overview of 'good' case study research.

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews case study research principles and applications.
  • It uses examples from practice and education settings to illustrate concepts.
  • Methodological challenges are discussed in relation to multiple methods used in studies.

Main Results:

  • Case study research provides a flexible yet complex approach to understanding nursing and healthcare issues.
  • Multiple methods, while enriching, present significant methodological challenges.
  • Effective case study research requires careful consideration of its inherent complexities.

Conclusions:

  • Case study research is a powerful tool for detailed investigation in healthcare.
  • Addressing methodological challenges is crucial for robust case study findings.
  • Guidelines for conducting high-quality case study research are essential for advancing practice and education.