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The Blind Men and the Elephant: Meta-Ethnography 30 Years On
Samuel Brookfield1, Lisa Fitzgerald1, Linda Selvey1
11 The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Qualitative Health Research
|February 12, 2019
Summary
Meta-ethnography is a key method for qualitative health research synthesis. This review explores its evolution, adaptations, and future directions for enhancing its impact on health and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Health Research
- Research Synthesis Methodologies
Background:
- Meta-ethnography has been a vital tool for synthesizing qualitative health research for 30 years.
- It offers a holistic understanding of complex health and social phenomena.
- The method has evolved to integrate diverse research methodologies and inform new synthesis approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and evolution of meta-ethnography.
- To highlight innovations and adaptations of the method.
- To discuss future directions for meta-ethnography in qualitative health research.
Main Methods:
- Review of the development and adaptations of meta-ethnography.
- Exploration of its unique research approaches.
- Discussion of potential future directions and necessary updates.
Main Results:
- Meta-ethnography has expanded to include a wider range of methodologies and a detailed taxonomy of research methods.
- Innovations have led to the development of multiple other synthesis methods.
- Future directions include establishing consensus on database searches and critical appraisal, and clarifying clinical application.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and updating meta-ethnography is crucial for the cumulative impact of qualitative research.
- Ensuring the method's relevance supports meaningful contributions to complex health and well-being issues.
- Continued development will enhance the influence of qualitative research in healthcare.
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