Bellamy, Kim, Ostini, Remo, Martini, Nataly, and Kairuz, Therese (2016) Seeking to understand: using generic qualitative research to explore access to medicines and pharmacy services among resettled refugees. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 38 (3). pp. 671-675.

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Abstract

Introduction: There are challenges associated with selecting a qualitative research approach. In a field abundant with terminology and theories, it may be difficult for a pharmacist to know where and how to begin a qualitative research journey. The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into generic qualitative research and to describe the journey of data collection of a novice qualitative researcher in the quest to answer her research question: 'What are the barriers to accessing medicines and pharmacy services for resettled refugees in Queensland, Australia?'

Methodology: Generic qualitative research draws on the strengths of one or more qualitative approaches. The aim is to draw out participants' ideas about things that are 'outside themselves'; rather than focussing on their inner feelings the research seeks to understand a phenomenon, a process, or the perspectives of participants. Sampling is designed to obtain a broad range of opinions about events and experiences and data collection includes interviews, questionnaires or surveys; thematic analysis is often used to analyse data.

When to use: Generic qualitative research provides an opportunity to develop research designs that fit researchers' epistemological stance and discipline, with research choices, including methodology and methods, being informed by the research question.

Limitations: Generic qualitative research is one of many methodologies that may be used to answer a research question and there is a paucity of literature about how to do it well. There is also debate about its validity as a qualitative methodology.

Item ID:	44862
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2210-7711
Keywords:	access to medicines, access to pharmacy services, methodology, qualitative research
Additional Information:	International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 38 (3). June 2016. Special issue: Research methods for clinical and pharmacy practice research
Date Deposited:	29 Jul 2016 01:51
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420319 Primary health care @ 50% 32 BIOMEDICAL AND CLINICAL SCIENCES > 3214 Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences > 321403 Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice @ 50%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9202 Health and Support Services > 920208 Health Inequalities @ 100%
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