Carroll, C., Booth, A. and Cooper, K. (2011) A worked example of "best fit" framework synthesis: A systematic review of views concerning the taking of some potential chemopreventive agents. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 11. 29. ISSN 1471-2288
Abstract
Background A variety of different approaches to the synthesis of qualitative data are advocated in the literature. The aim of this paper is to describe the application of a pragmatic method of qualitative evidence synthesis and the lessons learned from adopting this "best fit" framework synthesis approach.
Methods An evaluation of framework synthesis as an approach to the qualitative systematic review of evidence exploring the views of adults to the taking of potential agents within the context of the primary prevention of colorectal cancer.
Results Twenty papers from North America, Australia, the UK and Europe met the criteria for inclusion. Fourteen themes were identified a priori from a related, existing conceptual model identified in the literature, which were then used to code the extracted data. Further analysis resulted in the generation of a more sophisticated model with additional themes. The synthesis required a combination of secondary framework and thematic analysis approaches and was conducted within a health technology assessment timeframe.
Conclusion The novel and pragmatic "best fit" approach to framework synthesis developed and described here was found to be fit for purpose. Future research should seek to test further this approach to qualitative data synthesis.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2011 Carroll et al. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | PROTECTION MOTIVATION THEORY; QUALITATIVE RESEARCH; BEHAVIOR; CARE |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) > Information Resources (SCHARR) (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Mar 2015 16:41 |
Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2015 16:41 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1471-2288-11-29 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | BioMed Central |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1186/1471-2288-11-29 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:84287 |