Qualitative Research in Health Care, 3rd Edition

Qualitative Research in Health Care, 3rd Edition Authors: Pope, Catherine; Mays, Nicholas. Bibliographic Data: (ISBN: 1-4051-3512-3, Blackwell Publishing, 2006, $34.95.) 168 pages, soft cover. Subject: Public Health, Research. DESCRIPTION: This is the third edition of a book, regarding conduct and interpretation of qualitative research, that was initially published in 1996. PURPOSE: To show how qualitative research can be used effectively in practice. This is a worthy goal, as the importance of qualitative research has grown in recent years. AUDIENCE: The target audience includes healthcare professionals and students interested in qualitative research. These authors are widely published in the area of qualitative research. FEATURES: This fully revised and updated edition describes how to conduct interviews and focus groups, observational data collection, and conversational analysis. Ethical issues are examined and suggestions for data analysis are provided. A chapter focusing on assessing qualitative studies is included, and the reader is introduced to combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. The book concludes with case studies, action research, and synthesizing qualitative research. This small book provides essential information about areas of qualitative research. ASSESSMENT: This guide provides basic information regarding qualitative research but is not an in-depth textbook. New content and references have been included in this edition. RATING: ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Reviewed by: Diane M. Tomasic, EdD, MD (West Liberty State College)