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Qualitative phenomenological approach

Human science research, humanistic studies. What is the meaning, structure, and essence of the lived experience of this phenomenon for this person or group of people? What is my experience of this phenomenon and the essential experience of others who also experience this phenomenon passionately? The use of “experiences” “explore” a particular phenomenon, “understand” “perceptions” […]

Grounded Theory

Generating theories and using social research, including sociology, philosophy, and medical research. The building of theory is through the analysis of data. For example, understand the meaning and symptoms of meningitis in the far northern region of Uganda city, Kabale. The research questions seek to “explore” “understand” and “perceived” what the world is, rather than experiences. Primary sources […]

Case Study

Social science inquiry, stem from sociology, anthropology, psychology, educational research, constructivist paradigm. The central focus of case study uses “How” and “Why”. For example, how to determine the types of decisions made by nursing students and the factors that influenced the decision making? The use of terms such as “decide” “describe” “experience” Primary sources of […]

Qualitative Research Matrix

What I learned about the different qualitative research methods are the differences and similarities that each concept posed. Most of the qualitative research approaches exhibit different primary source of data, disciplinary roots, sampling concepts, different focus on modelling research questions and differences in data analysis. Most of the initial words for describing different qualitative research […]

Example of Qualitative Phenomenological Study

The phenomenon of interest is the growing concerns of on lack of patient participation in Patient Satisfaction Survey (PSS). This phenomenological study seeks to understand a particular phenomenon in question (Creswell, & Poth, 2017).  Semi-structured interview with open-ended questions can be utilized as part of data analysis.  A study of phenomenology is one that seeks […]

Literature Reviews

The literature review is an essential part of the research process and a key component of the dissertation. It informs what is known about a topic and what might benefit from further exploration. One such strategy is to understand the components, or pieces, of the dissertation and their purposes before beginning research writing. Doing so will […]

The Institutional Review Board (IRB)

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an organizational body recognized to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects enlisted to participate in research activities conducted under the umbrellas of the institution with which it is affiliated. The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to make certain all institutional research topics and […]

Qualitative Research Methods

             In Creswell (2009), qualitative research method deals with research dimensions and methodologies, such as ethnography, grounded theory, case studies, phenomenological research, and narrative research. The article by Mako, Svanang & Bjersa (2016) used grounded theory to explain patients’ views and perceptions in surgical care practice, and how these patients have said to report anxiety […]

Possible Research Questions: Ethnography and Case Study

Possible Research Questions: Research on patients’ attitudes toward improving gaps and quality of care in the rural health centers (Ethnography). Research on nurses’ attitude and nature of care in the selected rural healthcare centers (Ethnography). Ethnography is a research method central to knowing the world from the standpoint of its social relations. The approach of […]

Important Of Community Water Fluoridation Program (CWF)

Community Water Fluoridation is a county initiative that has not been widely known by local residents and not all communities do have their tape water fluoridated to a level required to prevent dental caries. Again, not all states participate in CDC’s My Water’s Fluoride program. Fluoride in water is the most efficient way to prevent one of the […]