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Unlocking the Power of Grounded Theory in Hearing Loss Research: Key Takeaways for Practitioners

Unlocking the Power of Grounded Theory in Hearing Loss Research: Key Takeaways for Practitioners

As a practitioner in the field of hearing loss, you are always looking for ways to improve your skills and provide better care for your patients. The recent systematic review titled Applications of Grounded Theory Methodology to Investigate Hearing Loss: A Methodological Qualitative Systematic Review With Developed Guidelines offers invaluable insights into the application of grounded theory in hearing loss research. Here are the key takeaways to help you enhance your practice:

Understanding Grounded Theory

Grounded theory is a qualitative research methodology designed to generate theories from data. It is particularly useful for understanding complex phenomena like hearing loss. The review highlights that grounded theory has been increasingly adopted in hearing loss research, with the number of studies tripling in the last five years.

Key Areas of Investigation

The review identified four main areas where grounded theory has been applied in hearing loss research:

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Despite its increasing use, many studies fail to apply the full spectrum of grounded theory principles, which affects the quality of the research. The review identified four main areas often overlooked:

Recommendations for Practitioners

To improve the methodological rigor of your research, consider the following guidelines:

  1. Choose the most appropriate grounded theory methodology for your study.
  2. Employ methodological self-consciousness to understand why you are using grounded theory.
  3. Outline the philosophical framework of your study.
  4. Follow the appropriate school of grounded theory.
  5. Apply the methodology in-depth throughout your study.
  6. Ensure you apply all core grounded theory principles.
  7. Maintain an appropriate sample size.
  8. Ensure qualitative rigor through techniques like member-checking and triangulation.
  9. Evaluate the theory you develop to ensure its trustworthiness.
  10. Be transparent in your publication to allow for replication and further research.

By following these guidelines, you can enhance the quality of your research and contribute to the development of more robust theories in the field of hearing loss.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Applications of Grounded Theory Methodology to Investigate Hearing Loss: A Methodological Qualitative Systematic Review With Developed Guidelines.


Citation: Ali, Y., Wright, N., Charnock, D., Henshaw, H., Morris, H., & Hoare, D. J. (2024). Applications of Grounded Theory Methodology to Investigate Hearing Loss: A Methodological Qualitative Systematic Review With Developed Guidelines. Ear and Hearing, 45(3), 355-356. https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000001459
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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