Qualitative longitudinal research in health research: a method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Qualitative longitudinal research (QLR) comprises qualitative studies, with repeated data collection, that focus on the temporality (e.g., time and change) of a phenomenon. The use of QLR is increasing in health research since many topics within health involve change (e.g., progressive illness, rehabilitation). A method study can provide an insightful understanding of the use, trends and variations within this approach. The aim of this study was to map how QLR articles within the existing health research literature are designed to capture aspects of time and/or change.

Methods

This method study used an adapted scoping review design. Articles were eligible if they were written in English, published between 2017 and 2019, and reported results from qualitative data c

SUBMITTER: Audulv A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526289 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature