Optimizing qualitative methods in implementation research: a resource for editors, reviewers, authors, and researchers to dispel ten common misperceptions about qualitative research methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Qualitative methods are central to implementation research. Qualitative research provides rich contextual insight into lived experiences of health and illness, healthcare systems and care delivery, and complex implementation processes. However, quantitative methods have historically been favored by editors and reviewers who serve as gatekeepers to scientific knowledge. Thus, we underscore that editors and reviewers must be familiar with the underlying principles and strengths of qualitative methods to avoid perpetuating inappropriate evaluation criteria that hinder qualitative research dissemination and funding opportunities. We aim to help authors and researchers provide sufficient details to dispel misperceptions and editors and reviewers to better evaluate studies usi

SUBMITTER: Nevedal AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797730 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature