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Twelve steps to conduct a case study with a participatory approach.
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Comparison of Epistemological Assumptions of Yin, Stake, Merriam, and Reilly (Inspired by Patton15)
Methodologist Epistemological Position Reality Assumptions Knowledge Assumptions Methodological Assumptions Robert K. Yin, PhD Postpositivism Reality exists, but we cannot know it perfectly. Reality is governed by natural, causal, or other laws, but they cannot be absolutely known. Knowledge is the result of the combination of experimentations leading to a closer approximation of actual mechanisms. All methods have their limits, so both quantitative and qualitative methods are needed to generate empirical evidence and test plausible rival hypotheses. Robert E. Stake, PhD Constructivism Multiple socially constructed realities are built through interactions with others and human lived experiences. Human experience can be known, and each human knows his/her own experience of the real. Qualitative methods need to capture the diversity of realities through a deep understanding of peoples’ perspectives and experiences regarding a specific situation or phenomenon. Sharan B. Merriam, MEd, EdD Constructivist Pragmatism Reality is constructed through meanings and understandings developed socially and experientially Human experience can be known, and each human knows his/her own experience of the real. The finality of knowledge is to address concrete problems and provide answers or direction to progress. The truth will be what works in practice. All methods are considered. What is important is to guide the research process by the principles of ethical and scientific rigor, and to clarify hypotheses. Rosemary C. Reilly, PhD, Med Transformative Paradigm Reality is the product of critical interpretation that aims to transform the social world in order to emancipate marginalized groups or communities. The knowledge is ideologically oriented, and the focus is empowering in its goal. Qualitative method is privileged. Participants to the research are experts into the underlying causes of the issues within their social world.
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In Brief
Case Study With a Participatory Approach: Rethinking Pragmatics of Stakeholder Engagement for Implementation Research
Catherine Hudon and colleagues
Background Engaging stakeholders in case study development may enhance implementation of complex health care interventions in primary care.
What This Study Found Researchers defined several levels of stakeholder engagement of varying intensity, from full involvement in all stages of the research to involvement in certain stages. They then provide twelve steps for conducting case studies with a participatory approach, illustrated by a practical example of how one primary care research team used the case study approach to assess the implementation of a complex health care innovation.
Researchers defined several levels of stakeholder engagement of varying intensity, from full involvement in all stages of the research to involvement in certain stages. They then provide twelve steps for conducting case studies with a participatory approach, illustrated by a practical example of how one primary care research team used the case study approach to assess the implementation of a complex health care innovation.Implications
- Incorporating case study methodology, with varying levels of stakeholder participation and engagement, can support complex primary care interventions.
- Incorporating case study methodology, with varying levels of stakeholder participation and engagement, can support complex primary care interventions.
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- TWELVE STEPS FOR CONDUCTING CASE STUDIES WITH A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH IN HEALTH CARE IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH
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