{"product_id":"qualitative-metasynthesis-kirsti-malterud-9780367134181","title":"Qualitative Metasynthesis: A Research Method for Medicine and Health Sciences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQualitative Metasynthesis\u003c\/em\u003e presents a research method developed for upcycling and synthesis of qualitative primary studies, aimed at researchers within medicine and health sciences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book demonstrates how and why qualitative metasynthesis can be a method for reuse and expansion of medical knowledge. It presents the principles of metasynthesis as a qualitative research method, so that the reader can assess whether this is a research strategy that fits the aim of their study. The author offers practical advice for conducting research using this methodology. The presentation is illustrated by a study carried out by the author and collaborators, reflecting on real-life challenges and solutions as an example of meta-ethnography, one of the most frequently used strategies for qualitative metasynthesis. The author also looks at systematic reviews, a methodology developed within in the tradition of evidence-based medicine, discussing strengths, weaknesses and pitfalls of this methodology. Rooted in the interpretative paradigm, qualitative metasynthesis challenges several of the principles from the evidence-based medicine tradition, offering reflections on challenges when epistemologically very different methodologies intersect. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book should be considered essential reading for anyone carrying out qualitative research within the fields of medicine, health and social care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kirsti Malterud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367134187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367134181\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Kirsti Malterud","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43919587541247,"sku":"9780367134181","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_13766734-992c-4259-81f8-1da2f82c2da7.jpg?v=1680810225","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/qualitative-metasynthesis-kirsti-malterud-9780367134181","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}