Using observation as a data collection method to help understand patient and professional roles and actions in palliative care settings

Walshe, Catherine and Ewing, Gail and Griffiths, Jane (2012) Using observation as a data collection method to help understand patient and professional roles and actions in palliative care settings. Palliative Medicine, 26 (8). pp. 1048-54. ISSN 0269-2163

Abstract

Observational research methods are important for understanding people's actions, roles and behaviour. However, these techniques are underused generally in healthcare research, including research in the palliative care field.