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Qualitative analysis: how to begin making sense

W L Miller1, B F Crabtree

  • 1Department of Family Practice, Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA 18105-1556.

Family Practice Research Journal
|September 1, 1994
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Qualitative research analysis can be demystified for family physicians. This paper clarifies key concepts and analysis steps, making qualitative data more accessible for family practice research.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • The clinical reasoning process in family practice shares similarities with qualitative research analysis.
  • Opaque terminology in qualitative research analysis hinders family physician adoption.
  • Qualitative methods are well-suited for many family practice research inquiries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simplify qualitative data analysis for family physicians.
  • To introduce accessible language and methods for qualitative analysis in family practice.
  • To bridge the gap between qualitative research practices and family physician research capabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of qualitative analysis principles and terminology (reflexivity, iteration, data saturation, text).
  • Identification and comparison of three core qualitative analysis steps to the diagnostic process: organizing, reducing, and connecting data.

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  • Presentation and comparison of four analytical approaches (editing, template, quasistatistical, immersion/crystallization) to patient concern management.

    • Main Results:

    • Key qualitative analysis concepts are defined for clarity.
    • Three core analysis steps are delineated and mapped to clinical diagnostic reasoning.
    • Four distinct analytical strategies are presented, alongside their parallels in clinical practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians can effectively implement qualitative research by understanding simplified analysis frameworks.
    • Demystifying qualitative analysis language and methods empowers family physicians to conduct relevant research.
    • Adoption of clear analytical strategies enhances the utility of qualitative research in family practice settings.