Applications of qualitative grounded theory methodology to investigate hearing loss: protocol for a qualitative systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hearing loss is a chronic condition affecting 12 million individuals in the UK. People with hearing loss regularly experience difficulties interacting in everyday conversations. These difficulties in communication can result in a person with hearing loss withdrawing from social situations and becoming isolated. While hearing loss research has largely deployed quantitative methods to investigate various aspects of the condition, qualitative research is becoming more widespread. Grounded theory is a specific qualitative methodology that has been used to establish novel theories on the experiences of living with hearing loss.

Method and analysis

The aim of this systematic review is to establish how grounded theory has been applied to investigate the psychosocial as

SUBMITTER: Ali YHK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7200034 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature