Authors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract
Introduction: The quality of qualitative research is an important issue for clinicians and researchers that
use research in order to deliver high quality care. Gaining quality in qualitative research, such as grounded
theory, is not an accident and is achieved by abiding a set of circumstances. The aim of this study was to
identify the most important criteria in assessing the quality of grounded theory studies.
Method: This is a review study done by an extensive review of literature in the form of electronic and
printed materials. This paper therefore, has reviewed 10 related books and 11 related papers.
Results: The result of literature review showed that compliance to methodological principles of research
is the key element in achieving quality in grounded theory studies. Paying attention to dynamic research
process, theoretical sampling, theoretical sensitivity, constant comparison, theoretical saturation,
methodological fitness, and linking research and body of knowledge are important factors in achieving
quality in grounded theory.
Conclusion: Quality in grounded theory is an important issue in qualitative research. Grounded theory
researchers must have a thorough understanding of methods used in research. Moreover, they must try to
improve the quality of grounded theory studies by considering ontological and epistemological
assumptions.
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