Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research

Name: Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Research
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ISBN: 9780195387216

ISBN-10: 019538721X

ISBN-13: 9780195387216

Edition: 2012

Authors: Michael Saini, Aron Shlonsky

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Qualitative synthesis within the family of systematic reviews meets an urgent need to use knowledge derived from qualitative studies to inform practice, research, and policy. Despite the contingent nature of evidence gleaned from synthesis of qualitative studies, systematic synthesis is an important technique and, used judiciously, can deepen understanding of the contextual dimensions that emerge from qualitative research. This pocket guide presents an overview for planning, developing, and implementing qualitative synthesis within existing protocols and guidelines for conducting systematic reviews. The authors also explore methodological challenges, including: the philosophical tensions of…

Book details

List price: $64.00
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 1/25/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 8.50" wide x 5.51" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface



The Integration of Qualitative Research within Evidence-Based Practice



Evolution of Qualitative Synthesis within Systematic Reviews



Methods to Aggregating, Integrating, and Interpreting Qualitative Research



Mixed Method Designs for Including Qualitative Research



Clarifying Methodological Issues: A Way Forward



Systematic Approach for Qualitative Synthesis



A Systematic Approach for Conducting Qualitative Synthesis



Searching and Screening Qualitative Studies



Appraising the Evidence of Qualitative Studies



Qualitative Synthesis as Evidence for Social Work Practice and Policy



Reporting Systematic Qualitative Synthesis



Future Directions for Social Work Practice and Policy



Systematic Information Retrieval Coding Sheet



Critical Appraisal Tool


Glossary


References


Index