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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a research method that may contribute a unique and valuable method of eliciting phenomena of interest to nursing. Case study method can be used as a creative alternative to traditional approaches to description, emphasizing the patient's perspective as central to the process. This manuscript will define case study method, and discuss various case study designs. Approaches and tactics from a variety of disciplines, and theoretical or philosophical perspectives are discussed with an emphasis on method and analysis. The bulk of the manuscript outlines the stages used in a case study of men with chronic coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as presenting a case study protocol. Implications for its usefulness in nursing research, practice, and theory generation are discussed.
Keywords
qualitative research
Publication Date
6-1-2001
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DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2001.2002
Recommended APA Citation
Zucker, D. M. (2001). Using Case Study Methodology in Nursing Research. The Qualitative Report, 6(2), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2001.2002
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