Practice abstract
British Dental Journal 204, 235 - 239 (2008)
Published online: 8 March 2008 | doi:10.1038/bdj.2008.149
Subject Category: Scientific publishing
Qualitative research in dentistry
K. Stewart1, P. Gill2, B. Chadwick3 & E. Treasure4
- Introduces readers to qualitative research.
- Highlights the benefits of qualitative methods in dental research.
- Explains methods of qualitative data collection.
Qualitative research in dentistry
- Qualitative research in dentistry
- Methods of data collection in qualitative research: interviews and focus groups
- Conducting qualitative interviews with school children in dental research
- Analysing and presenting qualitative data
Abstract
This paper is the first in a series of four that provides an overview of the key elements of qualitative research. In particular, it discusses issues such as what qualitative research is, when its use is appropriate, what it can offer dentistry and approaches to data collection and analysis. Where appropriate, examples of dental studies that have used qualitative methods are also provided for practical purposes.
- Research Fellow, Academic Unit of Primary Care, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 2AA,
- Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL
- Professor of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry/Professor of Dental Public Health, Dental Health and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY
- Dean, School of Dentistry/Professor of Dental Public Health, Dental Health and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, Cardiff University, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XY
Correspondence to: P. Gill2 e-mail: PWGill@glam.ac.uk