Methodological reflections on using pilot data from fracture patients to develop a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Qualitative studies are particularly valued for their exploratory nature but, like other research methods, they do require careful planning to ensure rigorous study design. Our objective was to undertake a pilot study to inform the d...

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Main Authors: Otmar Renée, Kotowicz Mark A, Nicholson Geoffrey C, Pasco Julie A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/4/508