Journal article
Qualitative Meta-Synthesis: Reflections on the Utility and Challenges in Occupational Therapy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A qualitative meta-synthesis is an approach to synthesizing relevant findings from across qualitative studies on a particular topic using methods consistent with qualitative research.
PURPOSE: Using examples of recently completed qualitative meta-synthesis projects, the purpose of this paper is to present the meta-synthesis approach; highlight the key steps, processes, and issues involved; and demonstrate its potential to advance …
Authors
Gewurtz R; Stergiou-Kita M; Shaw L; Kirsh B; Rappolt S
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 75, No. 5, pp. 301–308
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
December 2008
DOI
10.1177/000841740807500513
ISSN
0008-4174