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    Application of a hermeneutic phenomenologically orientated approach to a qualitative study

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    Authors
    Jones, F.
    Rodger, S.
    Ziviani, J.
    Boyd, Roslyn
    Date
    2012
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Jones, F. and Rodger, S. and Ziviani, J. and Boyd, R. 2012. Application of a hermeneutic phenomenologically orientated approach to a qualitative study. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation. 19 (7): pp. 370-378.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
    DOI
    10.12968/ijtr.2012.19.7.370
    ISSN
    1741-1645
    School
    School of Occupational Therapy and Social Work
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/45706
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Phenomenology enables researchers and clinicians to understand the lived experience of those affected by situations that are not easily measurable. This paper presents an example of the decision making undertaken to investigate the lived experience of adolescents with cerebral palsy in their transition to secondary school. The process engaged in undertaking this research is used as a means of highlighting key decision points when undertaking qualitative investigation of this kind. Hermeneutic phenomenologically orientated study: Eleven parent-adolescent dyads of youth with cerebral palsy (8 males, 2 females, ages 12-14 years; Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) I=3, II=4, III=3, IV=1; Manual Abilities Classification System (MACS) I=5, II=2, III=4, IV=1, V=5; spasticity=10, dystonia=1; rural=1, regional=3, metropolitan=7). A step-by-step qualitative decision making pathway, including Colaizzi's methods, to facilitate investigation of the lived experience of adolescents with cerebral palsy was developed. The paper presents four main phases in the decision making process required when designing or interpreting a qualitative research study, namely philosophy, methodology, research methods, and confirmation. A clear process in the construction of qualitative research has been developed. This should support researchers working in various fields of allied health and rehabilitation to investigate the experiences of service recipients where there is insufficient research to formulate hypotheses.

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