Journal article
Schematic representation of case study research designs
Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol.60(4), pp.447-452
2007
Abstract
Aim. The paper is a report of a study to demonstrate how the use of schematics can provide procedural clarity and promote rigour in the conduct of case study research. Background. Case study research is a methodologically flexible approach to research design that focuses on a particular case - whether an individual, a collective or a phenomenon of interest. It is known as the 'study of the particular' for its thorough investigation of particular, real-life situations and is gaining increased attention in nursing and social research. However, the methodological flexibility it offers can leave the novice researcher uncertain of suitable procedural steps required to ensure methodological rigour. Method. This article provides a real example of a case study research design that utilizes schematic representation drawn from a doctoral study of the integration of health promotion principles and practices into a palliative care organization. The issues discussed are: (1) the definition and application of case study research design; (2) the application of schematics in research; (3) the procedural steps and their contribution to the maintenance of rigour; and (4) the benefits and risks of schematics in case study research. Conclusion. The inclusion of visual representations of design with accompanying explanatory text is recommended in reporting case study research methods.
Details
- Title
- Schematic representation of case study research designs
- Authors
- John P Rosenberg (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyP M Yates (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Journal of Advanced Nursing, Vol.60(4), pp.447-452
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2007
- DOI
- 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2007.04385.x
- ISSN
- 0309-2402; 0309-2402
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451491802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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