Demystifying Qualitative Research for Musculoskeletal Practitioners Part 4: A Qualitative Researcher's Toolkit-Sampling, Data Collection Methods, and Data Analysis.

Klem, Nardia-Rose; Shields, Nora; Smith, Anne; Bunzli, Samantha · J Orthop Sports Phys Ther · 2022

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Abstract

In this editorial, we discuss common methods used in musculoskeletal qualitative research, including approaches to sampling, data collection, and data analysis. We take a particular focus in this editorial on methods that involve "speaking to people." We highlight the back-and-forth or cyclic nature of qualitative research, and introduce readers to the use of natural language processing to analyze qualitative data. <i>J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2022;52(1):8-10. doi:10.2519/jospt.2022.10486</i>.

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