Qualitative research in psychogeriatrics

Abstract

Over the past twenty years, qualitative research has gained recognition as a useful approach to scientific inquiry on issues related to health and health care, including those of particular interest to psychogeriatrics. This is evidenced not only by the inclusion of health-related qualitative reports in exclusively qualitative publications but also by their acceptance in venues that have traditionally favored quantitative methods of investigation (Sandelowski, 2004). The increased number of these reports has also led in recent years to systematic reviews of qualitative studies and qualitative metasyntheses, metaethnography or meta-analyses (Nygard, 2004;Smith et al., 2005; Steeman et al., 2006).

Self-reported needs and experiences of people with dementia living in nursing homes: a scoping review

“…Finally, as regards to methods used in the studies, observations and proxy accounts were commonly used to complement self-reports. Although it has been said that triangulation increases confidence in drawing conclusions from data in dementia research (Black & Rabins, 2007), the researcher should consider that different sources of data may actually introduce 'different perspectives' (Nygård, 2006). Table 2 provides a brief description of methods and additional tools used to collect data.…”

The meanings of screams in older people living with dementia in a nursing home

“…This form of inquiry is considered useful in psychogeriatrics to advance understanding of older persons living with dementia (Black and Rabins, 2007). This form of inquiry is considered useful in psychogeriatrics to advance understanding of older persons living with dementia (Black and Rabins, 2007).…”

Improving care in care homes: A qualitative evaluation of the Croydon care home support team

“…In-depth individual interviews were used to investigate the attitudes and beliefs of care home staff with different roles and experience. Qualitative methods were considered appropriate given the novelty of the approach and the lack of knowledge in this area (Black & Rabins, 2007). The study used strategies of grounded theory including the simultaneous collection and analysis of data, constant comparison analysis and theoretical memos (Glaser & Strauss, 1967).…”