Levels and applications of qualitative research evidence

Kearney, Margaret H.

doi:10.1002/nur.1017

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“…Conversely, an inadequate grounded formal theory might fail in the same way that inadequate metaethnographies do, by stopping at a metaphor-ical shared pathway rather than using the metaphor to demonstrate and explain variation (Kearney, 2001b).…”

Section: How Grounded Formal Theory Handles Difference or Does Notmentioning

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Qualitative Metasynthesis: Reflections on Methodological Orientation and Ideological Agenda

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In an era of pressure toward evidence-based health care, we are witnessing a new enthusiasm for qualitative metasynthesis as an enterprise distinct from conventional literature reviews, secondary analyses, and the many other scholarly endeavors with which it is sometimes confused. This article represents the reflections of five scholars, each of whom has authored a distinct qualitative metasynthesis strategy. By providing the reader a glimpse into the tradition of their various qualitative metasynthesis projects, these authors offer a finely nuanced examination of the tensions between comparison and integration, deconstruction and synthesis, and reporting and integration within the metasynthesis endeavor. In so doing, they account for many of the current confusions about representation and generalization within the products of these inquiries. Through understanding the bases of their unique angles of vision, the reader is invited to engage in their commitment to scholarly integrity and intellectual credibility in this emerging methodological challenge.Keywords: qualitative metasynthesis; research integration; research synthesis I n an era of pressure toward evidence-based decisions and best practice models, the qualitative health research community is witnessing a new species of inquiry in the emerging form most often referred to as qualitative metasynthesis

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Section: How Grounded Formal Theory Handles Difference or Does Notmentioning

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Qualitative Metasynthesis: Reflections on Methodological Orientation and Ideological Agenda

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“…Quantitative studies are judged in terms of reliability and validity, whereas evaluative criteria of qualitative studies are based on trustworthiness [13]. Thus, we used some general points of interest, as presented by Dixon-Woods et al [14] and Kearney [15], to evaluate the rigour of the included studies.…”

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Experiences and concerns about ‘returning to work’ for women breast cancer survivors: a literature review

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Objective: To explore how female breast cancer patients experience work incapacity during the treatment and return-to-work phases and how interactions between patients and stakeholders affect this experience.Method: Database search for full text articles published between January 1995 and January 2008 that focused on employed female breast cancer patients, factors related to work incapacity, and returning to work. Only results based on self-report data were included. Studies focusing on treatment, financial factors, rate of return, or absence were excluded.Results: Six articles met the inclusion criteria. Women with breast cancer receive varied reactions but little advice about returning to work. Women were primarily concerned with disclosing the diagnosis to their employer and to relatives. Uncertainties about physical appearance, ability to work, and possible job loss affected the women's decisions about working during the treatment phase. After treatment, most women wanted to regain their 'normal life', but concentration and arm or fatigue problems potentially interfered. Although supportive work environments were helpful, the individual needs of women differed. Employers and employees need to find a balance in defining accommodating work. Many women received favourable support, but some reported feeling discriminated against. Many women re-evaluated the role of work in their lives after being confronted with breast cancer.Conclusion: Work adjustments could help women to keep their jobs during illness and recovery. To resolve women's concerns about returning to work, employers, physicians, and insurance institutions should consider increasing and improving communication with breast cancer patients and playing a more active and supportive role.

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“…31 Participants contribute their insight and understanding of the phenomenon of interest by sharing fresh perspectives and thoughts. 32 After getting approval from the institutional review board, the principal investigator (J.A.C.) initiated the interviews, which consisted of open-ended questions and related probes ( Table 1).…”

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