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MODULE: Value of qualitative research
LECTURE: The Value of qualitative research
FMHU5003 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Health
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Learning outcomes
Unit Aim: To provide the experience and skills to begin
conducting and using qualitative research.
Module Learning Outcome: Understand the value of qualitative
research; argue for the value and usefulness of qualitative
research.
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Qualitative research today
Many traditionally quant journals:
– have guidelines for qual
– allow longer word counts (5000 words)
– have specialised qual editors and reviewers
– run articles to educate readers (on value of qual, how to write
or judge good quality qual)
Neale J et al. (2013) Addiction journal is committed to publishing qualitative research. Addiction 108: 447-9.
Neale J, West R (2015) Guidance for reporting qualitative manuscripts. Addiction 110: 549-50.
Greenhalgh T, Taylor R (1997) Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research). BMJ 315: 740.
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This tweet …
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… unleashes a giant Twitter storm
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#BMJnoQual!
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Prof Trish Greenhalgh
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Prof Trish Greenhalgh
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Greenhalgh calls for open letter
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Initial responses
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Initial responses
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Are consumerist metrics to blame?
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Lots of talk about the
patient perspective
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The open letter to the BMJ Accessed 32,000
times, cited 180
times!
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The BMJ’s response
“We publish research for our broad readership to help
doctors make better decisions. There is no ban on
qualitative research in The BMJ, but nor do we plan to
introduce a quota”
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The BMJ tries again
“Over the next few months we will be consulting with
qualitative researchers to learn more about how we can
recognise the very best qualitative work, especially that
which is likely to be relevant to our international readers
and help doctors make better decisions. In addition, we will
shortly issue a formal call for research methods and
reporting articles about qualitative research.”
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Rolls on:
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And on:

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