Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8573497 | Journal of Pediatric Health Care | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Qualitative secondary analysis (QSA) is the use of qualitative data that was collected by someone else or was collected to answer a different research question. Secondary analysis of qualitative data provides an opportunity to maximize data utility, particularly with difficult-to-reach patient populations. However, qualitative secondary analysis methods require careful consideration and explicit description to best understand, contextualize, and evaluate the research results. In this article, we describe methodologic considerations using a case exemplar to illustrate challenges specific to qualitative secondary analysis and strategies to overcome them.
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Authors
Judith Ann PhD, RN, Mary Beth PhD, RN,