Title
Case and grounded theory as qualitative research methods
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Date
3-23-2005
Document Type
Article
Medical Subject Headings
Anthropology, Cultural; Data Collection; Data Interpretation, Statistical; Humans; Models, Nursing; Nursing Methodology Research; *Nursing Records; *Qualitative Research; Reproducibility of Results; *Research Design; Sociology, Medical
Disciplines
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Abstract
Case and grounded theory are two methods of qualitative research. Both methods have their roots in sociology and are focused on understanding, explaining, and/or predicting human behavior. They are ideal methods for nursing research, as they are useful for exploring human responses to health problems. The theoretical underpinnings, methodologies, strategies for data collection, requirements for trustworthiness, and examples of research using case and grounded theory are described.
Rights and Permissions
Citation: Urol Nurs. 2005 Feb;25(1):49-52.
