Transforming Healthcare with Qualitative Research

This book combines academic, medical, and health systems accounts of the impact of applying qualitative research methods to transform healthcare behaviors, systems, and services. It demonstrates the translation of interventions into high-quality care delivery, improved patient pathways, and enhanced systems management. It melds social theory, health systems analysis, and research methods to address real-life healthcare issues in a rich and realistic fashion. The systems and services examined include those affecting patient care and patient and professional wellbeing, and the roles and responsibilities of people providing and receiving care.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on the profound insights and extensive expertise of esteemed scientists and healthcare professionals, this groundbreaking book brings together a diverse range of academic, medical, and health systems perspectives to explore the transformative impact of employing qualitative research methods in healthcare. It showcases the successful translation of both tried-and-tested and innovative interventions into high-quality care delivery, streamlined patient pathways, and enhanced systems management. By seamlessly integrating social theory, health systems analysis, and research methodologies, this comprehensive text addresses real-life healthcare challenges in a rich and realistic manner.

The comprehensive examination of systems and services encompasses those that directly impact patient care and well-being, as well as the roles and responsibilities of individuals involved in providing and receiving care. Certain chapters delve into the intricate depths of the human psyche, unveiling the private aspects of health and illness. Meanwhile, others focus on public health, exploring how the needs of individuals can be met through health promotion and new investments. This book offers a diverse range of content, including real-time case studies, narratives on illness, and theories of change, catering to the interests of advanced students, practitioners, and academics alike.

At its core, transforming health systems necessitates a combination of ingenuity, the unwavering determination of individuals, the resilience of systems, and, most importantly, the active participation and engagement of patients. Filled with novel ideas and innovative solutions sourced from across the globe, this book is a vital contribution to the field of health services research, research methods, and the sociology of health and illness. Its rigorous qualitative approach and methodologies provide a solid foundation for advancing knowledge and driving positive change in the healthcare sector.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367557751