TY - JOUR
T1 - Qualitative research in physical therapy: a critical discussion on mixed-method research
AU - Smith, Brett
AU - Sparkes, Andrew C.
AU - Phoenix, Cassandra
PY - 2012/12
Y1 - 2012/12
N2 - This paper critically discusses mixed-method research. A case is first offered as to why it is relevant for physical therapists to engage with the mixing of quantitative and qualitative methods and engage in debates about the intermingling of these techniques. Next, to provide a context for critical discussion several paradigms are outlined. Following this, two positions on mixed-method research are discussed. These are a pragmatist position and a purist position. The paper closes by suggesting that physical therapy researchers consider adopting the role of a connoisseur in order to engage with the critical issues emerging in mixed-method research.
AB - This paper critically discusses mixed-method research. A case is first offered as to why it is relevant for physical therapists to engage with the mixing of quantitative and qualitative methods and engage in debates about the intermingling of these techniques. Next, to provide a context for critical discussion several paradigms are outlined. Following this, two positions on mixed-method research are discussed. These are a pragmatist position and a purist position. The paper closes by suggesting that physical therapy researchers consider adopting the role of a connoisseur in order to engage with the critical issues emerging in mixed-method research.
KW - Qualitative research, Mixed methods, Pragmatism, Purism
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000030
UR - http://www.maneyonline.com/doi/abs/10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000030
U2 - 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000030
DO - 10.1179/1743288X12Y.0000000030
M3 - Article
SN - 1083-3196
VL - 17
SP - 374
EP - 381
JO - Physical Therapy Reviews
JF - Physical Therapy Reviews
IS - 6
ER -