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Qualitative and quantitative research in clinical practice.

K F Shepard1

  • 1Program in Physical Therapy, College of Allied Health Professions, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19126.

Physical Therapy
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This article outlines research methods ideal for clinical settings, including case studies and descriptive research. It also covers qualitative and quantitative approaches for subjective data in healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Research
  • Healthcare Methodology

Background:

  • Clinical settings present unique challenges for research design.
  • Effective research is crucial for advancing patient care and medical knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe research types suitable for clinical environments.
  • To provide examples of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods for subjective information.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of case study research.
  • Explanation of descriptive research designs.
  • Overview of quasi-experimental research approaches.
  • Examples of qualitative methods (e.g., interviews, focus groups).
  • Examples of quantitative methods (e.g., surveys, validated scales).

Main Results:

  • Case studies offer in-depth understanding of individual patient cases.
  • Descriptive research provides a snapshot of clinical populations or phenomena.
  • Quasi-experimental designs allow for examining interventions with less control than true experiments.
  • Both qualitative and quantitative methods can effectively capture and transmit subjective patient data.

Conclusions:

  • Specific research methodologies are well-suited for the complexities of clinical practice.
  • The selection of appropriate research methods enhances the validity and applicability of findings in healthcare.
  • Utilizing diverse methods, both qualitative and quantitative, enriches the understanding of subjective patient experiences.

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