Qualitative methods in PhD theses from general practice in Scandinavia
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Qualitative methods in PhD theses from general practice in Scandinavia. / Malterud, Kirsti; Hamberg, Katarina; Reventlow, Susanne.
I: Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, Bind 35, Nr. 4, 2017, s. 309-312.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - Qualitative methods in PhD theses from general practice in Scandinavia
AU - Malterud, Kirsti
AU - Hamberg, Katarina
AU - Reventlow, Susanne
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - Qualitative methodology is gaining increasing attention and esteem in medical research, with general practice research taking a lead. With these methods, human and social interaction and meaning can be explored and shared by systematic interpretation of text from talk, observation or video. Qualitative studies are often included in Ph.D. theses from general practice in Scandinavia. Still, the Ph.D. programs across nations and institutions offer only limited training in qualitative methods. In this opinion article, we draw upon our observations and experiences, unpacking and reflecting upon values and challenges at stake when qualitative studies are included in Ph.D. theses. Hypotheses to explain these observations are presented, followed by suggestions for standards of evaluation and improvement of Ph.D. programs. The authors conclude that multimethod Ph.D. theses should be encouraged in general practice research, in order to offer future researchers an appropriate toolbox.
AB - Qualitative methodology is gaining increasing attention and esteem in medical research, with general practice research taking a lead. With these methods, human and social interaction and meaning can be explored and shared by systematic interpretation of text from talk, observation or video. Qualitative studies are often included in Ph.D. theses from general practice in Scandinavia. Still, the Ph.D. programs across nations and institutions offer only limited training in qualitative methods. In this opinion article, we draw upon our observations and experiences, unpacking and reflecting upon values and challenges at stake when qualitative studies are included in Ph.D. theses. Hypotheses to explain these observations are presented, followed by suggestions for standards of evaluation and improvement of Ph.D. programs. The authors conclude that multimethod Ph.D. theses should be encouraged in general practice research, in order to offer future researchers an appropriate toolbox.
KW - Journal Article
U2 - 10.1080/02813432.2017.1397257
DO - 10.1080/02813432.2017.1397257
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 29094644
VL - 35
SP - 309
EP - 312
JO - Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
JF - Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
SN - 0281-3432
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 185412209