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Using the framework method for the analysis of qualitative data in multi-disciplinary health research
Gale, NK Heath, G Cameron, E Rashid, S Redwood, S
Gale, NK
Heath, G
Cameron, E
Rashid, S
Redwood, S
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2013-09-18
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Background: The Framework Method is becoming an increasingly popular approach to the management and analysis of qualitative data in health research. However, there is confusion about its potential application and limitations. Discussion. The article discusses when it is appropriate to adopt the Framework Method and explains the procedure for using it in multi-disciplinary health research teams, or those that involve clinicians, patients and lay people. The stages of the method are illustrated using examples from a published study. Summary. Used effectively, with the leadership of an experienced qualitative researcher, the Framework Method is a systematic and flexible approach to analysing qualitative data and is appropriate for use in research teams even where not all members have previous experience of conducting qualitative research. © 2013 Gale et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Gale, N.K., Heath, G., Cameron, E., Rashid, S. & Redwood, S. (2013) Using the framework method for the analysis of qualitative data in multi-disciplinary health research, BMC Medical Research Methodology, 13(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-13-117
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© 2013 The Authors. Published by BMC (Springer Nature). This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence.
The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-13-117
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1471-2288
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All authors were funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) through the Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care for Birmingham and Black Country (CLAHRC-BBC) programme.
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