The Nature of Qualitative Evidence

PART ONE: THE NATURE OF EVIDENCE The Status of Qualitative Research as Evidence - Ross E G Upshur What Is Problematic about Evidence? - Irene Madjar and Jo Ann Walton PART TWO: THE NATURE OF THE QUESTION Who Decides What Counts as Evidence? - Lynne Ray and Maria Mayan Questions in Use - Janice M Swanson PART THREE: THE NATURE OF STANDARDS Some Pragmatic Thoughts about Evaluating Qualitative Evidence - Anton J Kuzel and John D Engel The Implications of Disciplinary Agenda on Quality Criteria for Qualitative Research - Sally E Thorne Community-Based Research - Nancy Gibson, Ginger Gibson and Ann C Macauley Negotiating Research Agendas and Evaluating Outcomes PART FOUR: THE NATURE OF ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION Constructing Evidence within the Qualitative Project - Lynn M Meadows and Janice M Morse Qualitative Verification - Janice M Morse Building Evidence by Extending Basic Findings PART FIVE: THE NATURE OF UTILIZATION The Nature of Outcomes - Janice M Swanson Using Qualitative Research in Clinical Practice - Karin Olson Research Utilization and Qualitative Research - Carole A Estabrooks