The place of qualitative research in Evidence-Based Practice

Investigação qualitativa em tempos de pandemia

“…Qualitative research allows the understanding of singular realities that are difficult to understand from a single prism, assuming itself more and more as an inter and transdisciplinary field (1)(2) , with specific methods and techniques that imply the relationship between researcher and participants for collection, analysis and validation of transcripts and analysis carried out by a researcher.…”

“…Qualitative knowledge transfer to the contexts of clinical practice was affected, not only by the barriers that make it difficult for health and management professionals to make decisions based on the most relevant research results (2) , but because it emphasized the privilege over linear and unidirectional models, to passively convey scientific information to users and consumers (2) , due to the limitations imposed to presence in the context, reducing the possibility of more participatory research with the return of results to the context. Considering this reflection, it is considered that the pandemic changed qualitative research from the study design to the introduction of results in the clinic, increased the intersubjectivity associated with qualitative research, introduced changes to methods and techniques that can affect the results, returning to privilege the model lines of knowledge transfer (2) , with consequences in evidence-based practice. The discussion on these aspects is urgent to guarantee validity of results and safe use of qualitative evidence.…”