Meta-Ethnography and its Potential for Theory Building in Library and Information Science

Everhart, Nancy; Johnston, Melissa P.

doi:10.29173/lirg744

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“…As a methodology, it uses inductive and interpretative approaches to synthesise selected studies to express a conceptual understanding of a phenomenon (Soundy & Heneghan, 2022). It does so by preserving the selected studies meaning and context (France et al., 2019b), while also acknowledging, and where possible raising the voices of the research participants (Everhart & Johnston, 2018).…”

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Older peoples' lived experiences of personalised care in care homes: A meta‐ethnography

Hodge,

Lang,

Byng

et al. 2023

Int J Older People Nursing

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BackgroundGuidance and policy on personalised (or person‐centred) care of older people living in care homes advocates that all residents must have their preferences considered, and that all care provided must be reasonably adjusted to meet the person's specific needs. Despite this, research that considers what matters to residents in terms of the care they receive is limited.ObjectivesOur review aims to explore care home residents' lived experiences of personalised care and understand what really matters to them.MethodsSix electronic databases (CINHAL, Medline (Ovid), Embase, PubMed, Web of Science & PsychInfo) and Google Scholar (grey literature) were searched to identify qualitative studies relating to personalised care in care home settings, which also included resident (voices) quotes. The literature review and synthesis are reported using eMERGe guidance.ResultsFifteen studies met the inclusion criteria for our meta‐ethnography. Four conceptual categories (the challenge of fitting into institutional care, the passing of time, holding onto a sense of self and a desire to feel at home) and two key concepts (creating a culture of purposeful living and caring and forming and maintaining meaningful & empowering relationships) were identified. Finally, a conceptual framework of understanding represents what personally matters to residents in terms of their care.ConclusionOur meta‐ethnography, guided by residents' lived experiences of personalised care, offers a new perspective of what personally matters to residents in terms of the care they receive. The conceptual framework of understanding highlights the importance of moving from an institutional position of doing for residents to a person‐centred position of doing with residents.Implications for practiceOur findings highlight the importance of understanding the differences between personalised and person‐centred care for policy and practice. Further considerations are required on how this might be applied through nurse and care home professionals' education and work practices.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Older peoples' lived experiences of personalised care in care homes: A meta‐ethnography

Hodge,

Lang,

Byng

et al. 2023

Int J Older People Nursing

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“…A total of 1068 records were identified following the electronic search. From this a total of 31 articles were identified this included 18 articles considering meta ethnography (Atkins et al, 2008;Britten et al, 2002;Cahill et al, 2018;Campbell et al, 2011;Dixon-woods et al, 2005;Everhart & Johnston, 2017;France et al, 2019a;2019b;Hernández-Hernández & Sancho-Gil, 2017;Lee et al, 2016;Noblit & Hare, 1988;Noblit, 2019;Pound et al, 2005;Rice, 2002;Sattar et al, 2021;Soundy & Heneghan, 2022;Toye et al, 2013;2014) and 14 articles considering social constructivist grounded theory (Buckley and Waring, 2013;Charmaz, 2006;2021;Charmaz & Belgrave, 2021;Charmaz & Thornberg 2021;Fassinger, 2005;Hutchinson et al, 2011;Johansson, 2019;Thornberg, 2012;Tie et al, 2019;Urcia, 2021;Weed, 2017). Figure 1 provides a PRISMA flow diagram that details the approach.…”

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Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography

Soundy¹

2023

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Objective: The objective of this review was to establish a modified meta-ethnography framework by integrating the traditional phases with methods from social constructivist grounded theory. The modified version was required to identify methods which can ensure analytic generalisability and honour critical inquiry. Method: A narrative synthesis review was undertaken using 4 electronic databases. Articles were located that described the methods and methodologies of meta-ethnography and social constructivist grounded theory. A synthesis was undertaken which integrated the methods of social constructivist grounded theory. Results: The meta-ethnography was undertaken in 5 phases: (1) The positionality of the researcher and the area of interest identified. (2) Identifying what is relevant. (3) Reading the study and determining how studies are related. (4) The iterative process of idea generation required for theory generation. And (5) Expression of the theory, model, or process. Conclusion: The current study provides a useful tool to support the development of a substantive theory (a theory in one area) which can be used then to consider its application in other areas. This approach will help create new lines of research and aid the explanation of problems in other areas.

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Meta-synthesis in Library & Information Science Research

Xie

Cheng

et al. 2020

The Journal of Academic Librarianship

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Meta-Ethnography and its Potential for Theory Building in Library and Information Science

Cited by 5 publications

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Older peoples' lived experiences of personalised care in care homes: A meta‐ethnography

Older peoples' lived experiences of personalised care in care homes: A meta‐ethnography

Social Constructivist Meta-Ethnography

Meta-synthesis in Library & Information Science Research

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