TY - JOUR
T1 - The case study approach
AU - Crowe, Sarah
AU - Cresswell, Kathrin
AU - Robertson, Ann
AU - Huby, Guro
AU - Avery, Anthony J
AU - Sheikh, Aziz
PY - 2011/6/27
Y1 - 2011/6/27
N2 - The case study approach allows in-depth, multi-faceted explorations of complex issues in their real-life settings. The value of the case study approach is well recognised in the fields of business, law and policy, but somewhat less so in health services research. Based on our experiences of conducting several health-related case studies, we reflect on the different types of case study design, the specific research questions this approach can help answer, the data sources that tend to be used, and the particular advantages and disadvantages of employing this methodological approach. The paper concludes with key pointers to aid those designing and appraising proposals for conducting case study research, and a checklist to help readers assess the quality of case study reports.
AB - The case study approach allows in-depth, multi-faceted explorations of complex issues in their real-life settings. The value of the case study approach is well recognised in the fields of business, law and policy, but somewhat less so in health services research. Based on our experiences of conducting several health-related case studies, we reflect on the different types of case study design, the specific research questions this approach can help answer, the data sources that tend to be used, and the particular advantages and disadvantages of employing this methodological approach. The paper concludes with key pointers to aid those designing and appraising proposals for conducting case study research, and a checklist to help readers assess the quality of case study reports.
U2 - 10.1186/1471-2288-11-100
DO - 10.1186/1471-2288-11-100
M3 - Article
C2 - 21707982
VL - 11
SP - 100
JO - BMC Medical Research Methodology
JF - BMC Medical Research Methodology
SN - 1471-2288
ER -