定性研究方法之框架分析法

Framework Analysis Method in Qualitative Research

随着定性研究方法在科研领域的兴起和运用,其不同分析理论流派也逐渐发展。在其众多的流派之中,现今的框架分析法(framework analysis/approach),独树一帜,深得医学定性研究者的青睐。笔者将具体介绍该方法的来源、特点及其具体应用步骤,为中医研究者提供参考。

In recent years a number of qualitative research methods have gained popularity within the health care arena. Despite this popularity, different qualitative analysis methods pose many challenges to most researchers. The present paper responds to the needs expressed by recent Chinese medicine researches. The present paper is mainly focused on the concepts, nature, application of framework analysis, especially on how to use it, in such a way to assist the newcomer of Chinese medicine researchers to engage with the methodology.