A worked example of "best fit" framework synthesis: a systematic review of views concerning the taking of some potential chemopreventive agents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A variety of different approaches to the synthesis of qualitative data are advocated in the literature. The aim of this paper is to describe the application of a pragmatic method of qualitative evidence synthesis and the lessons learned from adopting this "best fit" framework synthesis approach.

Methods

An evaluation of framework synthesis as an approach to the qualitative systematic review of evidence exploring the views of adults to the taking of potential agents within the context of the primary prevention of colorectal cancer.

Results

Twenty papers from North America, Australia, the UK and Europe met the criteria for inclusion. Fourteen themes were identified a priori from a related, existing conceptual model identified in the literature, which were the

SUBMITTER: Carroll C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3068987 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature