Grounded theory as a qualitative research method in medicine
https://doi.org/10.22328/2413-5747-2022-8-4-104-111
Abstract
This article presents Grounded Theory as an approach of data analysis in a qualitative study. Main principles of Grounded Theory, stages of development, and three phases of data analysis, such as open coding, axial coding, selective coding, are discussed.
About the Authors
O. A. Kharkova
Northern State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga A. Kharkova — Cand. of Sci. (Psychol.), associate professor, Department of Research Methodology, Dean of the Faculty of Clinical Psychology, Social Work and Adaptive Physical Education
Troitskiy Av., Arkhangelsk, 163069
V. N. Kuznetsov
University Hospital of Northern Sweden
Sweden
Sweden
Vladimir N. Kuznetsov — Cand. of Sci. (Med.)
Daniel Naezéns väg, 907 37 Umeå
K. K. Kholmatova
Northern State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Kamila K. Kholmatova — Cand. of Sci (Med.), MPH, Associate Professor of the Department of Hospital Therapy and Endocrinology, Researcher of the International Research Competence Center
Troitsky Av., 51; 163069 Arkhangelsk
A. M. Grjibovski
Northern State Medical University; North-Eastern Federal University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrej M. Grjibovski — Doctor of Medicine, Head of the Directorate for Research and Innovations, Director of the Central Scientific Research Laboratory ; Professor at the Department of Public Health, Public Health, General Hygiene and Bioethics
51 Troitskiy Av., Arkhangelsk, 163069 ; 42 Kulakovskogo St., Yakutsk; Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, 677007
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Kharkova O.A., Kuznetsov V.N., Kholmatova K.K., Grjibovski A.M. Grounded theory as a qualitative research method in medicine. Marine Medicine. 2022;8(4):104-111. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22328/2413-5747-2022-8-4-104-111
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