Enhancing the quality of case studies in health services research

Journal/Book: Health Serv Res. 1999; 34: C/O Foundation Amer Coll Healthcare Executives 1951 Cornell Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160, USA. Health Administration Press. 1209-1224.

Abstract: Objective. To provide guidance on improving the quality of case studies in health services research. Data Sources. Secondary data, drawing from previous case study research. Research Design. Guidance is provided to two audiences: potential case study investigators (eight items) and reviewers of case study proposals (four additional items). Principal Findings. The guidance demonstrates that many operational steps can be undertaken to improve the quality of case studies. These steps have been a hallmark of high-quality case studies in related fields but have not necessarily been practiced in health services research. Conclusions. Given higher-quality case studies, the case study method can become a valuable tool for health services research.

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Keyword(s): unit of assignment (the "case"); rival explanations as a design strategy; triangulation of evidence; case study database; case study protocol

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