Using Naturally Occurring Data in Qualitative Health Research: A Practical Guide

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This highly practical resource brings new dimensions to the utility of qualitative data in health research by focusing on naturally occurring data. It examines how naturally occurring data complement interviews and other sources of researcher-generated health data, and takes readers through the steps of identifying, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating these findings in ethical research with real-world relevance. The authors acknowledge the critical importance of evidence-based practice in today’s healthcare landscape and argue for naturally occurring data as a form of practice-based evidence making valued contributions to the field. And chapters evaluate frequently overlooked avenues for naturally occurring data, including media and social media sources, health policy and forensic health contexts, and digital communications. Included in the coverage: · Exploring the benefits and limitations of using naturally occurring data in health research · Considering qualitative approaches that may benefit from using naturally occurring data · Utilizing computer-mediated communications and social media in health · Using naturally occurring data to research vulnerable groups · Reviewing empirical examples of health research using naturally occurring data Using Naturally Occurring Data in Qualitative Health Research makes concepts, methods, and rationales accessible and applicable for readers in the health and mental health fields, among them health administrators, professionals in research methodology, psychology researchers, and practicing and trainee clinicians. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxii Engaging in Qualitative Research in Health (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 1-17 Understanding Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 19-33 Examining Evidence-Based Practice and Practice-Based Evidence (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 35-60 Exploring the Benefits and Limitations of Using Naturally Occurring Data in Health Research (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 61-80 Engaging with Ethical Principles in Collecting Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 81-115 Considering Qualitative Approaches That May Benefit from Using Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 117-158 Utilising Media and Text-Based Sources (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 159-178 Utilising Computer-Mediated Communication and the Internet in Health Research (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 179-203 Including Vulnerable Groups in Health Research (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 205-227 Using Naturally Occurring Data to Research Vulnerable Groups (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 229-255 Assessing Quality and Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 257-277 Reviewing Empirical Examples of Health Research Using Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 279-306 Disseminating Research with Naturally Occurring Data (Nikki Kiyimba, Jessica Nina Lester, Michelle O’Reilly)....Pages 307-328 Back Matter ....Pages 329-348