Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics

Elizabeth M. Borycki; Mowafa Househ; Andre W. Kushniruk; Craig Kuziemsky

doi:10.3233/978-1-60750-709-3-293

Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics

Elizabeth M. Borycki, Mowafa Househ, Andre W. Kushniruk, Craig Kuziemsky

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Abstract

In this paper the authors review and discuss four different qualitative approaches as they are used to evaluate health information systems: (1) grounded theory, (2) ethnography, (3) verbal protocol analysis/usability engineering and (4) action research. The authors describe the historical origins, current uses, strengths and weakness of the three qualitative methodologies that are frequently used in health informatics and they discuss an emerging approach: action research. More importantly, they identify how each of the approaches can be used across the SDLC to inform planning, analysis, design, implementation and support of health information systems.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	International perspectives in health informatics
Editors	Elizabeth M. Borycki, John A. Bartle-Clar, Mowafa S. Househ, Craig E. Kuziemsky, Ellen G. Schraa
Place of Publication	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Publisher	IOS Press
Pages	293-297
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781607507093
ISBN (Print)	9781607507086
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-709-3-293
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes
Event	Information Technology and Communications in Health, ITCH 2011 - Victoria, BC, Canada Duration: 24 Feb 2011 → 27 Feb 2011

Publication series

Name	Studies in health technology and informatics
Publisher	IOS Press
Volume	164
ISSN (Print)	0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)	1879-8365

Other

Other	Information Technology and Communications in Health, ITCH 2011
Country/Territory	Canada
City	Victoria, BC
Period	24/02/11 → 27/02/11

Keywords

grounded theory
ethnography
usability engineering
verbal protocol analysis
action research
qualitative methods
software development lifecycle
evaluation

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Borycki, E. M., Househ, M., Kushniruk, A. W., & Kuziemsky, C. (2011). Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics. In E. M. Borycki, J. A. Bartle-Clar, M. S. Househ, C. E. Kuziemsky, & E. G. Schraa (Eds.), International perspectives in health informatics (pp. 293-297). (Studies in health technology and informatics; Vol. 164). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-709-3-293

Borycki, Elizabeth M. ; Househ, Mowafa ; Kushniruk, Andre W. et al. / Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics. International perspectives in health informatics. editor / Elizabeth M. Borycki ; John A. Bartle-Clar ; Mowafa S. Househ ; Craig E. Kuziemsky ; Ellen G. Schraa. Amsterdam, Netherlands : IOS Press, 2011. pp. 293-297 (Studies in health technology and informatics).

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Borycki, EM, Househ, M, Kushniruk, AW & Kuziemsky, C 2011, Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics. in EM Borycki, JA Bartle-Clar, MS Househ, CE Kuziemsky & EG Schraa (eds), International perspectives in health informatics. Studies in health technology and informatics, vol. 164, IOS Press, Amsterdam, Netherlands, pp. 293-297, Information Technology and Communications in Health, ITCH 2011, Victoria, BC, Canada, 24/02/11. https://doi.org/10.3233/978-1-60750-709-3-293

Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics. / Borycki, Elizabeth M.; Househ, Mowafa; Kushniruk, Andre W. et al.
International perspectives in health informatics. ed. / Elizabeth M. Borycki; John A. Bartle-Clar; Mowafa S. Househ; Craig E. Kuziemsky; Ellen G. Schraa. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press, 2011. p. 293-297 (Studies in health technology and informatics; Vol. 164).

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Borycki EM, Househ M, Kushniruk AW, Kuziemsky C. Use of qualitative methods across the software development lifecycle in health informatics. In Borycki EM, Bartle-Clar JA, Househ MS, Kuziemsky CE, Schraa EG, editors, International perspectives in health informatics. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. 2011. p. 293-297. (Studies in health technology and informatics). doi: 10.3233/978-1-60750-709-3-293

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