Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Findings
- 1 November 1996
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Qualitative Health Research
- Vol. 6 (4) , 553-560
- https://doi.org/10.1177/104973239600600407
Abstract
A framework for synthesizing qualitative findings is described, and issues surrounding employment of this technique are discussed. Further debate on these issues is encouraged to develop and refine this framework. The practical importance of interpretive meta-synthesis is highlighted in relation to theory development.Keywords
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