Evaluating the quality of research is essential if findings are to be utilised in practice and incorporated into care delivery. In a previous article we explored ‘bias’ across research designs and outlined strategies to minimise bias.1 The aim of this article is to further outline rigour, or the integrity in which a study is conducted, and ensure the credibility of findings in relation to qualitative research. Concepts such as reliability, validity and generalisability typically associated with quantitative research and alternative terminology will be compared in relation to their application to qualitative research. In addition, some of the strategies adopted by qualitative researchers to enhance the credibility of their research are outlined.

Assessing the reliability of study findings requires researchers and health professionals to make judgements about the ‘soundness’ of the research in relation to …

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Evidence-Based Nursing

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Evidence-Based Nursing surveys a wide range of international medical journals using strict criteria to evaluate the quality and validity of research. Practicing clinicians assess the clinical relevance of the best studies. Key details of these essential studies are presented in a succinct and informative abstract, accompanied by expert commentary on their clinical application. Published quarterly, Evidence-Based Nursing aims to alert practicing nurses to significant and clinically relevant advances in treatment, diagnosis, etiology, and prognosis. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group and the Royal College of Nursing Publishing Company, Evidence-Based Nursing selects and examines every aspect of the very best international nursing research to support your practice.

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Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research

Rigour, or the integrity in which a study is conducted, is outlined and concepts such as reliability, validity and generalisability typically associated with quantitative research and alternative terminology will be compared in relation to their application to qualitative research.

Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research

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