The NHS continues to undergo a series of reforms with an increasing emphasis on user 'choice' and 'empowerment' of health service users, with the requirement that all aspects of health care operate from an 'evidence' or 'knowledge' base. This text presents a variety of research methods that have been used to elicit users' views of health care, including health forums, public opinion surveys and focus groups. It provides a critical overview of key contemporary research issues and methodologies, and will be a valuable resource for anyone doing research with consumers of health services.

About the Author
JENNIFER BURR is Lecturer in Qualitative Research at the Trent Institute of Health Services Research, School of Health & Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield, UK, and has extensive experience in conducting qualitative research and teaching research to health care professionals.

PAULA NICOLSON is Reader in Health Psychology, ScHARR, University of Sheffield, UK, and is Director of CHePAS (Consumer Health Psychology at ScHARR). She has co-edited a number of books.


Book Information
ISBN 9781403905130
Author Jennifer Burr
Format Paperback
Page Count 227
Imprint Red Globe Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 317g