As a doctoral candidate currently collecting data using qualitative methods, I reviewed Essential... more As a doctoral candidate currently collecting data using qualitative methods, I reviewed Essentials of a Qualitative Doctorate with minor trepidation. Would Holloway and Brown's text provide reassurance of the qualitative path that I had followed or would I find that my doctorate, when measured up against the authors' suggested "essentials" (p. 12) be somewhat lacking? These questions were, I felt, important to ask in the context of reviewing this book, as I have until now considered my doctorate to be a worthwhile and largely rewarding endeavour. Holloway and Brown promote their book as "an excellent resource for doctoral students of qualitative research and for those who are still considering whether to make the leap" (rear cover), therefore, I expected my questions to be easily answered. Holloway and Brown completed their doctorates "mainly for their own satisfaction" and used their experiences to capture "the most important aspects of the qualitative doctorate" in this book (p. 12). The authors determine their intended audience for this book as "doctoral candidates writing their dissertations in English, and in English speaking countries" (p. 11). In the introduction, they attempt to explain the differences between doctorates in the United States, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and any other nations that follow the British model. In Britain, students typically attend research and ethics sessions, however, these training sessions would not usually be formally assessed. In an attempt to provide a useful resource for all students who undertake qualitative studies, the authors choose to employ doctorate rather than PhD, acknowledging the existence of various forms of doctorates. The introduction does not offer an in-depth analysis of possible choices of where to study for a qualitative doctorate; it assumes rather that this choice has already been made. The book comprises 12 chapters, which are then subdivided into four sections. In the first section, the authors introduce the essential qualities and framing of qualitative research, outlining its distinctions from quantitative research. The second section of the book is called the initial stage, and comprises Chapters 2 to 6: choosing a research topic; selecting a research approach; writing the research proposal; ethical considerations; and the role and location of the literature. In the third section, the research journey, Holloway and Brown contemplate the monitoring process, the qualitative research process, and potential problems in these processes through Chapters 7, 8, and 9. In the concluding section of the book, Chapters 10, 11, and 12 form the final stage, and attention is turned to writing up, examination and defense, and dissemination of the dissertation findings. Chapter 1 opens by reiterating, "you have decided to do a qualitative doctorate" (p. 15), and subsequently directing students to consider why they have made this choice. Perspectives on the
This article is the result of a research project on the occupational culture of catering teachers... more This article is the result of a research project on the occupational culture of catering teachers. It focuses on lecturers' ideas about their subject, students, and interaction in teaching and learning situations. Catering teachers rarely label students except in terms of motivation. The study also shows that caterers emphasise skills and competences, and that they have an instrumental approach to teaching and examinations.
Background: the practical issues confronting older people who suffer chronic pain may not be tack... more Background: the practical issues confronting older people who suffer chronic pain may not be tackled in a pain clinic setting and little is known of their strategies for coping. They seem to have little or no information on how to improve the quality of their lives or on resources available to them. Aim: the aim of this study was to ascertain from older people the practical, physical and psychosocial limitations they faced because of chronic pain, and the strategies they used to deal with them. Method: a qualitative approach to generating data was chosen using a Grounded Theory approach and unstructured interviews. Sixty-three people ranging from 60 to 87 years of age participated in the study. Audiotapes were transcribed verbatim. The material was coded and collapsed into themes. Results: two main themes emerged: (i) the desire for independence and control; and (ii) adaptation to a life with chronic pain. The valuing of independence is in line with previous findings. With only three exceptions none of the participants were certain how or where to get help with practical issues and so they lived in fear of loss of their independence. Several subcategories formed the theme of adaptation. These were acceptance and non-acceptance, pacing oneself, helping other people, the use of prayer and 'looking good and feeling good'. When independence and control is effective, older people may adapt better to chronic pain.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The health benefits of breastfeeding have been well established. UK ... more EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The health benefits of breastfeeding have been well established. UK national surveys have consistently shown that supplementation in hospital is associated with earlier discontinuation of breastfeeding. A variety of methods are used ...
Managing Service Quality: An International Journal, 2012
First edition published 2002 Second edition published 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Par... more First edition published 2002 Second edition published 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & ...
Tienda online donde Comprar Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare al precio 28,62 € de J... more Tienda online donde Comprar Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare al precio 28,62 € de John Bloomfield | P. A. Fricker | K. D. Fitch | Immy Holloway | Stephanie Wheeler, tienda de Libros de Medicina, Libros de Medicina del Deporte - Medicina Deportiva
This article aims to show how people with chronic back pain manage the status passage from being ... more This article aims to show how people with chronic back pain manage the status passage from being well persons to becoming pain afflicted patients and how they see their own progression through the pain career path. This is examined through in-depth narrative interviews. The ...
Greetings! We would like to warmly welcome you to this years ’ IHSRC at Bournemouth University. T... more Greetings! We would like to warmly welcome you to this years ’ IHSRC at Bournemouth University. The conference has a long and rich history of bringing people together from far and wide to share developments and emerging perspectives in human science research. We have had the privilege of attending previous IHSRCs and have experienced the very real sense of scholarly community that is at its core. We hope that the combination of a stimulating academic programme as well as the delights of Dorset may offer you an enriching and rounded experience. If we can be of help in any way during the conference, please do not hesitate to speak to us or to one of the conference administration team.
Central to respectful care for women giving birth in health facilities are doctors, midwives and ... more Central to respectful care for women giving birth in health facilities are doctors, midwives and care assistants. Often however there is a disconnect between the training and skills of health care providers, and the care that pregnant women receive. What are the reasons for the disconnect in this Afghan maternity hospital
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 2009
ABSTRACT Qualitative research, through its illumination of people's perspectives and expe... more ABSTRACT Qualitative research, through its illumination of people's perspectives and experiences, has contributed a particular kind of useful evidence for caring practices. Until now however, it has found its location in healthcare without making the powerful impact on humanizing practice that is its key strength. Our paper develops a conceptual framework for humanizing care, and through examples illustrates an emerging agenda that moves qualitative research into its next and overdue phase: to enter policy-making; curricula in professional education; and to be meaningfully translated into practice in ways that place people as human beings at the centre of care. This paper provides eight philosophically informed dimensions of humanization, which together, form a framework that constitutes a comprehensive value base for considering both the potentially humanizing and dehumanizing elements in caring systems and interactions. In each case, we show, with reference to published studies, how qualitative research findings are already consistent with the humanizing focus articulated in our conceptual framework. We finally describe a reciprocal relationship in which the humanizing value framework guides a dedicated focus for qualitative research, and in which qualitative research in its turn, supports the humanising emphasis because of its intrinsic features.
As a doctoral candidate currently collecting data using qualitative methods, I reviewed Essential... more As a doctoral candidate currently collecting data using qualitative methods, I reviewed Essentials of a Qualitative Doctorate with minor trepidation. Would Holloway and Brown's text provide reassurance of the qualitative path that I had followed or would I find that my doctorate, when measured up against the authors' suggested "essentials" (p. 12) be somewhat lacking? These questions were, I felt, important to ask in the context of reviewing this book, as I have until now considered my doctorate to be a worthwhile and largely rewarding endeavour. Holloway and Brown promote their book as "an excellent resource for doctoral students of qualitative research and for those who are still considering whether to make the leap" (rear cover), therefore, I expected my questions to be easily answered. Holloway and Brown completed their doctorates "mainly for their own satisfaction" and used their experiences to capture "the most important aspects of the qualitative doctorate" in this book (p. 12). The authors determine their intended audience for this book as "doctoral candidates writing their dissertations in English, and in English speaking countries" (p. 11). In the introduction, they attempt to explain the differences between doctorates in the United States, the United Kingdom (UK), Australia, and any other nations that follow the British model. In Britain, students typically attend research and ethics sessions, however, these training sessions would not usually be formally assessed. In an attempt to provide a useful resource for all students who undertake qualitative studies, the authors choose to employ doctorate rather than PhD, acknowledging the existence of various forms of doctorates. The introduction does not offer an in-depth analysis of possible choices of where to study for a qualitative doctorate; it assumes rather that this choice has already been made. The book comprises 12 chapters, which are then subdivided into four sections. In the first section, the authors introduce the essential qualities and framing of qualitative research, outlining its distinctions from quantitative research. The second section of the book is called the initial stage, and comprises Chapters 2 to 6: choosing a research topic; selecting a research approach; writing the research proposal; ethical considerations; and the role and location of the literature. In the third section, the research journey, Holloway and Brown contemplate the monitoring process, the qualitative research process, and potential problems in these processes through Chapters 7, 8, and 9. In the concluding section of the book, Chapters 10, 11, and 12 form the final stage, and attention is turned to writing up, examination and defense, and dissemination of the dissertation findings. Chapter 1 opens by reiterating, "you have decided to do a qualitative doctorate" (p. 15), and subsequently directing students to consider why they have made this choice. Perspectives on the
This article is the result of a research project on the occupational culture of catering teachers... more This article is the result of a research project on the occupational culture of catering teachers. It focuses on lecturers' ideas about their subject, students, and interaction in teaching and learning situations. Catering teachers rarely label students except in terms of motivation. The study also shows that caterers emphasise skills and competences, and that they have an instrumental approach to teaching and examinations.
Background: the practical issues confronting older people who suffer chronic pain may not be tack... more Background: the practical issues confronting older people who suffer chronic pain may not be tackled in a pain clinic setting and little is known of their strategies for coping. They seem to have little or no information on how to improve the quality of their lives or on resources available to them. Aim: the aim of this study was to ascertain from older people the practical, physical and psychosocial limitations they faced because of chronic pain, and the strategies they used to deal with them. Method: a qualitative approach to generating data was chosen using a Grounded Theory approach and unstructured interviews. Sixty-three people ranging from 60 to 87 years of age participated in the study. Audiotapes were transcribed verbatim. The material was coded and collapsed into themes. Results: two main themes emerged: (i) the desire for independence and control; and (ii) adaptation to a life with chronic pain. The valuing of independence is in line with previous findings. With only three exceptions none of the participants were certain how or where to get help with practical issues and so they lived in fear of loss of their independence. Several subcategories formed the theme of adaptation. These were acceptance and non-acceptance, pacing oneself, helping other people, the use of prayer and 'looking good and feeling good'. When independence and control is effective, older people may adapt better to chronic pain.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The health benefits of breastfeeding have been well established. UK ... more EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background The health benefits of breastfeeding have been well established. UK national surveys have consistently shown that supplementation in hospital is associated with earlier discontinuation of breastfeeding. A variety of methods are used ...
Managing Service Quality: An International Journal, 2012
First edition published 2002 Second edition published 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Par... more First edition published 2002 Second edition published 2011 by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & ...
Tienda online donde Comprar Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare al precio 28,62 € de J... more Tienda online donde Comprar Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare al precio 28,62 € de John Bloomfield | P. A. Fricker | K. D. Fitch | Immy Holloway | Stephanie Wheeler, tienda de Libros de Medicina, Libros de Medicina del Deporte - Medicina Deportiva
This article aims to show how people with chronic back pain manage the status passage from being ... more This article aims to show how people with chronic back pain manage the status passage from being well persons to becoming pain afflicted patients and how they see their own progression through the pain career path. This is examined through in-depth narrative interviews. The ...
Greetings! We would like to warmly welcome you to this years ’ IHSRC at Bournemouth University. T... more Greetings! We would like to warmly welcome you to this years ’ IHSRC at Bournemouth University. The conference has a long and rich history of bringing people together from far and wide to share developments and emerging perspectives in human science research. We have had the privilege of attending previous IHSRCs and have experienced the very real sense of scholarly community that is at its core. We hope that the combination of a stimulating academic programme as well as the delights of Dorset may offer you an enriching and rounded experience. If we can be of help in any way during the conference, please do not hesitate to speak to us or to one of the conference administration team.
Central to respectful care for women giving birth in health facilities are doctors, midwives and ... more Central to respectful care for women giving birth in health facilities are doctors, midwives and care assistants. Often however there is a disconnect between the training and skills of health care providers, and the care that pregnant women receive. What are the reasons for the disconnect in this Afghan maternity hospital
International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 2009
ABSTRACT Qualitative research, through its illumination of people's perspectives and expe... more ABSTRACT Qualitative research, through its illumination of people's perspectives and experiences, has contributed a particular kind of useful evidence for caring practices. Until now however, it has found its location in healthcare without making the powerful impact on humanizing practice that is its key strength. Our paper develops a conceptual framework for humanizing care, and through examples illustrates an emerging agenda that moves qualitative research into its next and overdue phase: to enter policy-making; curricula in professional education; and to be meaningfully translated into practice in ways that place people as human beings at the centre of care. This paper provides eight philosophically informed dimensions of humanization, which together, form a framework that constitutes a comprehensive value base for considering both the potentially humanizing and dehumanizing elements in caring systems and interactions. In each case, we show, with reference to published studies, how qualitative research findings are already consistent with the humanizing focus articulated in our conceptual framework. We finally describe a reciprocal relationship in which the humanizing value framework guides a dedicated focus for qualitative research, and in which qualitative research in its turn, supports the humanising emphasis because of its intrinsic features.
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