Qualitative research: Adding drive and dimension to clinical research

Abstract

In this review, we outline the rationale and methods for conducting qualitative research to inform critical care issues.

Keywords

• structured interviews
• focus groups
• end of life
• family needs
• burnout syndrome
• intensive-care-unit
• of-life care
• family conferences
• critically-ill
• mechanical ventilation
• sustaining treatment
• patients experience
• controlled trial
• nursing staff
• support