Interpretive Description: Qualitative Research for Applied Practice

by Sally Thorne

Overview

The first edition of Interpretive Description established itself as the key resource for novice and intermediate level researchers in applied settings for conducting a qualitative research project with practical outcomes. In the second edition, leading qualitative researcher Sally Thorne retains the clear, straightforward guidance for researchers and students in health, social service, mental health, and related fields. This new edition includes additional material on knowledge synthesis and integration, evidence-based practice, and data analysis. In addition, this book

• takes the reader through the qualitative research process, from research design through fieldwork, analysis, interpretation, and application of the results;
• provides numerous examples from a variety of applied fields to show research in action;
• uses an accessible style and affordable price to be the ideal book for teaching qualitative research in clinical and applied disciplines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134820566
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/21/2016
Series:	ISSN
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	336
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Sally Thorne

Table of Contents

Part I Interpretive Description in Theory; Chapter 1 Qualitative Research in the Applied Disciplines; Chapter 2 Cultivating Questions in the Applied Practice Field; Chapter 3 Scaffolding a Study; Chapter 4 Framing a Study Design; Chapter 5 Strategizing a Creditable Study; Part II Interpretive Description in Process; Chapter 6 Entering the Field; Chapter 7 Constructing Data; Chapter 8 Working Data; Chapter 9 Transforming Data; Chapter 10 Writing Findings; Part III Interpretive Description in Context; Chapter 11 Interpreting Meaning; Chapter 12 Enhancing Credibility; Chapter 13 Disseminating Findings; Chapter 14 Advancing Evidence with Interpretive Description; Chapter 15 Building, Aggregating, and Synthesizing; Chapter 16 Knowledge Integration;