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Desirable features of qualitative research

A J Kuzel1, J D Engel, R B Addison

  • 1Department of Family Practice, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University.

Family Practice Research Journal
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Family medicine researchers are increasingly using qualitative research methods. This paper outlines key characteristics and techniques for high-quality qualitative studies in health professions research.

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Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine Research
  • Qualitative Health Research

Background:

  • Growing adoption of qualitative approaches in family medicine.
  • Need for established standards in health professions research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review social science qualitative research guidelines.
  • Summarize discussions on qualitative research standards in health.
  • Propose desirable characteristics for qualitative research in family medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of social science qualitative research guidelines.
  • Synthesis of discussions on health professional standards.
  • Identification of key values, characteristics, and techniques.

Main Results:

  • Proposed characteristics include empathy, collaboration, clarity, coherence, participatory dialogue, triangulation, purposeful sampling, and immersion.
  • Emphasis on generating useful knowledge and effective dissemination.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to proposed characteristics can enhance the quality and rigor of qualitative family medicine research.
  • Promoting best practices for qualitative inquiry in health professions.

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