Qualitative data analysis: the framework approach

Smith, J; Firth, J

Abstract

Qualitative methods are invaluable for exploring the complexities of health care and patient experiences in particular. Diverse qualitative methods are available that incorporate different ontological and epistemological
perspectives. One method of data management that is gaining in popularity among healthcare researchers is the framework approach. We will outline this approach, discuss its relative merits and provide.

Citation

Smith, J., & Firth, J. Qualitative data analysis: the framework approach. Nurse Researcher, 18(2), 52-62

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Deposit Date: Oct 14, 2011
• Journal: Nurse Researcher
• Print ISSN: 1351-5578
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 18
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 52-62
• Related Public URLs: http://nurseresearcher.rcnpublishing.co.uk/archive/browse-by-volume/18/2