Case study research: The contextual approach to understanding contemporary radiography practice

Area of Science:

• Radiographic research
• Clinical practice
• Healthcare research

Background:

• Case Study Research (CSR) is established in educational research.
• CSR is increasingly adopted in applied healthcare research.
• CSR is not yet common in radiography research.

Purpose of the Study:

• Describe Case Study Research (CSR).
• Illustrate CSR's potential in radiographic research and practice.
• Highlight CSR's application through an illustrative example.

Main Methods:

• Exploration of CSR methodology.
• Application of CSR through a situated perspective.
• In-depth analysis of a radiographer sonographer's primary research experience.

Main Results:

• CSR provides a structured framework for multifaceted clinical problems.
• CSR facilitates understanding of interprofessional healthcare systems.
• CSR allows in-depth exploration of phenomena within real-life contexts.

Conclusions:

• CSR is well-suited for complex radiography environments.
• CSR integrates reflective practice, theory, and observation.
• CSR enhances clinical insights and supports practice-informed research and service improvement.