Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare - 5th Edition by Immy Holloway & Kathleen Galvin (Paperback)

About the Book

"This fifth edition of the book is an update of earlier versions. Approaches in qualitative research are constantly evolving, and this is shown in the new edition. The fundamental principles of qualitative research, of course, stay the same, reflecting the firm epistemological ground on which this research approach stands; hence, there are not many drastic changes; the formula of writing and extending individual approaches with integrating updated examples from healthcare research has been retained"--

Book Synopsis

Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare

Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence

Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, providing readers with the latest approaches and techniques for gaining insight into people's attitudes, behaviours, value systems, concerns, motivations, aspirations, culture and lifestyles.

From ethnographies to action research, readers will find explorations of data collection, sampling and analysis, including discussions of:

• Interviewing and participant observation, strategies, and procedures
• Trustworthiness and validity, and ensuring the credibility of qualitative research
• A variety of approaches in qualitative research, such as grounded theory, phenomenology and narrative inquiry

Whether you're a postgraduate nursing student, a third-year nursing student on a pre-registration nursing programme, or a qualified nursing and healthcare staff member, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect resource to help you conduct meaningful research with confidence.

From the Back Cover

Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence

Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, providing readers with the latest approaches and techniques for gaining insight into people's attitudes, behaviours, value systems, concerns, motivations, aspirations, culture and lifestyles.

From ethnographies to action research, readers will find explorations of data collection, sampling and analysis, including discussions of:

• Interviewing and participant observation, strategies, and procedures
• Trustworthiness and validity, and ensuring the credibility of qualitative research
• A variety of approaches in qualitative research, such as grounded theory, phenomenology and narrative inquiry

Whether you're a postgraduate nursing student, a third-year nursing student on a pre-registration nursing programme, or a qualified nursing and healthcare staff member, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect resource to help you conduct meaningful research with confidence.

About the Author

Immy Holloway is Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.

Kathleen Galvin is Professor of Nursing Practice in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, United Kingdom.