Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Findings
Qualitative Health ResearchPublished 1 November 1996
Louise Jensen, Marion Allen
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A framework for synthesizing qualitative findings is described, and issues surrounding employment of this technique and the practical importance of interpretive meta-synthesis are highlighted in relation to theory development.
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A framework for synthesizing qualitative findings is described, and issues surrounding employment of this technique are discussed. Further debate on these issues is encouraged to develop and refine this framework. The practical importance of interpretive meta-synthesis is highlighted in relation to theory development.
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