In response to the increasing use of thematic analysis (TA), and particularly the TA approach
we have developed, in qualitative and mixed methods research published in IJTH, the …

Background: Reflexive thematic analysis is widely used in qualitative research published in
Palliative Medicine, and in the broader field of health research. However, this approach is …

Developed and adapted by the authors of this book, thematic analysis (TA) is one of the
most popular qualitative data analytic techniques in psychology and the social and health …

Validity is essential to establish in any qualitative research study. There are numerous
approaches to establish validity. One common technique utilized to establish validity is …

Qualitative research relies on nuanced judgements that require researcher reflexivity, yet
reflexivity is often addressed superficially or overlooked completely during the research …

Member checking, or the process of soliciting feedback from one's participants about one's
data or interpretations (Lincoln & Guba, 1985), has become so widely and consistently …

Dependability (also known as consistency) is one of four criteria in rigor and trustworthiness
in qualitative research. In this article, the process of establishing consistency is discussed …

Thematic analysis is a widely used, yet often misunderstood, method of qualitative data
analysis. It is a useful and accessible tool for qualitative researchers, but confusion …

Health professions education researchers, including those who study graduate medical
education (GME), are building an evidence base to guide educational practice. Over the last …

Background Qualitative research approaches are increasingly integrated into medical
education research to answer relevant questions that quantitative methodologies cannot …