Qualitative research in health care: Assessing quality in qualitative research

Mays, Nicholas; Pope, Catherine

doi:10.1136/bmj.320.7226.50

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“…Trustworthiness in this study was achieved through triangulating data, methods, investigators and theory [36,37]. The triangulation of data sources resulted from the involvement of two intervention sites and health workers in different roles (CHWs, senior CHWs and facilitators).…”

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Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi

Pimmer

Mhango

Mzumara

et al. 2017

Global Health Action

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Background: Mobile instant messaging (MIM) tools, such as WhatsApp, have transformed global communication practice. In the field of global health, MIM is an increasingly used, but little understood, phenomenon. Objectives: It remains unclear how MIM can be used by rural community health workers (CHWs) and their facilitators, and what are the associated benefits and constraints. To address this gap, WhatsApp groups were implemented and researched in a rural setting in Malawi. Methods: The multi-site case study research triangulated interviews and focus groups of CHWs and facilitators with the thematic qualitative analysis of the actual conversations on WhatsApp. A survey with open questions and the quantitative analysis of WhatsApp conversations were used as supplementary triangulation sources. Results: The use of MIM was differentiated according to instrumental (e.g. mobilising health resources) and participatory purposes (e.g. the enactment of emphatic ties). The identified benefits were centred on the enhanced ease and quality of communication of a geographically distributed health workforce, and the heightened connectedness of a professionally isolated health workforce. Alongside minor technical and connectivity issues, the main challenge for the CHWs was to negotiate divergent expectations regarding the social versus the instrumental use of the space. Conclusions: Despite some challenges and constraints, the implementation of WhatsApp was received positively by the CHWs and it was found to be a useful tool to support distributed rural health work.

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Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi

Pimmer

Mhango

Mzumara

et al. 2017

Global Health Action

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“…These data were organized using NVivo (QSR International). An audit trail at all stages of analysis, for all researchers involved, was kept to maximize the trustworthiness of findings (Lincoln, 1995; Mays & Pope, 2000). Analysis of techniques used by participants to try to implement healthy feeding practices was informed by the constructs suggested by Vaughn et al (2016).…”

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Providing healthy diets for young children: the experience of parents in a UK inner city

Goldthorpe

Ali

Calam

2018

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Objectives: There is a consistent body of evidence to demonstrate that obesity in very early childhood tends to continue into adolescence and through to adulthood. Parental practices in relation to food can have an effect on this trajectory, however existing studies reporting on interventions for treating obesity suggest there is a need to involve populations from demographically diverse backgrounds childhood obesity research. Design/Methods: A qualitative study was carried out using semi-structured interviews with parents in a deprived inner city area. Results: Although parents had good intentions towards providing a health diet for their chidren, a number of barriers emerged. Findings were reported in relation to the following themes: information and education; barriers (having a child with special needs, children’s food preferences and using food to promote desirable behaviour) and techniques (household rules & routines, setting limits and parameters, modelling and food preparation). Conclusion: Parents and carers would benefit from targeted interventions based on improving techniques around food parenting practices, with a focus on equipping parents with the skills to overcome barriers encountered not only in early childhood, but as children progress to school age and through to adolescence.

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“…38 The study recruited from one area of the UK, which may not reflect experiences elsewhere, but the authors are confident that their methods generated conceptual generalisability. 39 Comparison with existing literature Professionals and patients in this study wanted CCBT-I to be accredited, noncommercial, regularly updated, and user friendly. Previous studies have also found health information to be more credible if it is accredited, 40,41 and/or endorsed by government or a reputable organisation.…”

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Integrating online communities and social networks with computerised treatment for insomnia: a qualitative study

Middlemass

Davy²,

Cavanagh³

et al. 2012

Br J Gen Pract

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Background\ud Insomnia is a common psychological complaint. Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), although effective, is little used because of lack of trained providers. Computerised CBT-I (CCBT-I) may be a solution to this shortfall in access.\ud Aim\ud To explore patient and health professional perspectives and the role of social networking, to develop a novel CCBT-I programme to increase access to this form of intervention.\ud Design and setting\ud Qualitative methods underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour in primary care in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.\ud Method\ud Semi-structured interviews and focus groups with a purposive sample of health professionals and adults with insomnia.\ud Results\ud A total of 23 health professionals and 28 patients were interviewed. Features designed to engender trust and improve functionality were perceived to improve uptake and adherence to CCBT-I. Trust lay in programme accreditation; for professionals, trust derived from evidence of effectiveness; for patients, trust depended on the doctor-patient relationship, professional support, the quality of online peer support, and perceptions of risk. Patients wanted mobile applications; access in short periods; self-assessment; interactive, personalised information on sleep; and moderated contact with other users. Patients and practitioners differed over whether useful information could be distinguished from less useful or potentially incorrect information.\ud Conclusion\ud Improving uptake and adherence to online programmes for insomnia requires design features focusing on trust and functionality. Enabling greater patient control and interaction with other users and professionals may stimulate positive experiences of online therapy. CCBT-I would enable greater access to treatment but is limited by lack of online access or poor computer literacy

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Qualitative research in health care: Assessing quality in qualitative research

Cited by 2,724 publications

References 5 publications

Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi

Mobile instant messaging for rural community health workers: a case from Malawi

Providing healthy diets for young children: the experience of parents in a UK inner city

Integrating online communities and social networks with computerised treatment for insomnia: a qualitative study

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