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1School of Health and Social Care, University of Essex, Colchester, Essex, England.
Background:
Case study research (CSR) has gained popularity across disciplines due to its ability to provide detailed insights into specific phenomena.
Aim:
To explore the philosophy and methodology of CSR, drawing from notable authors who have contributed to its development.
Discussion:
This article discusses the characteristics of CSR in terms of design and method in both quantitative and qualitative approaches. It examines CSR's advantages and disadvantages as a research method. It draws on two example case studies to emphasise the use of CSR for exploring complex healthcare and social care settings.
Conclusion:
CSR has proven valuable in nursing research for investigating complex clinical problems, patient-care scenarios, and organisational dynamics and phenomena.
Implications For Practice:
CSR provides a methodological framework for nursing research that offers a unique lens for exploring multifaceted, complex issues. This ultimately improves patient care outcomes.
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