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Qualitative Paradigm in Health Studies and its Application in Theorizing
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Background and objective:
Qualitative paradigms are developed based on different social phenomena and study of such phenomena by those who have experienced it. In the field of health sciences, application of these methodology and development of related paradigms for analysis of complex and culturally-relevant phenomena can be of great importance in multi-faceted promotion of public health. The aim of the current study is to discuss different aspects of such phenomena with the primary objective of illumination and illustration, analysis, presentation, prediction, and management ofthem.
Methods:
This essay focuses on design and implementation of qualitative research based on critical analysis of the existing body of literature as well as the xperiences of the author in the field of health systems theorization.
Results:
Evidence-based approach to healthcare has provided the necessarybasic framework for design and implementation of different studies. Most studies are esigned and carried out based on a positivism paradigm with the primary goal of illuminating facts with potential of practical application. However, as ealth and health-related subjects are culturally sensitive, intuitive, and complex, their in-depth analysis and full conception constitutes the initialstage in design and development of corrective intervention measures. Qualitative paradigm and related methodologies can provide an excellent platform for in-epth analysis and conceptualization of health-related phenomena through description and analysis of human experiences. Ultimately, when the phenomena are problem-oriented, complex, process-dependent, and related to cultural background and mores of the society,they can be employed for formulation of vidence-based interdisciplinary theories. Theories formed through such processes candepict a clear picture of health phenomena which may assist scholars and experts in field for design and development of appropriate approaches to health and health-related issues with favorable outcomes.
Conclusion:
Comprehensive and clear depiction of theorizing studies may lead to design and implementation of culturally-appropriate interventions which will not only ead to multifaceted promotion of public health, but also results in enhancement of social health of the nation. Moreover, through formation of nterdisciplinary theories and evaluation of peoples’ reactions to challenging situation in healthcare, the necessary foundation for development of demand-oriented health services will be formed. |
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| Keywords: Community Health Planning, Delivery of Health Care, Health Services, Qualitative Research |
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Received: 2018/05/24 | Accepted: 2018/05/24 | Published: 2018/05/24
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