Using Qualitative Methods To Explore Key Questions in Palliative Care.

The article offers information on the qualitative approaches to research in order to guide readers and to provide the primary steps to those who considers using qualitative methods in palliative care. It mentions that hypotheses generation and theory development are the goals of the approach rather than testing hypotheses. It provides a comprehensive discussion on the several elements of the qualitative research process including literature review, researcher assumptions and design/setting.