Saturation has attained widespread acceptance as a methodological principle in qualitative
research. It is commonly taken to indicate that, on the basis of the data that have been …

There has been considerable recent interest in methods of determining sample size for
qualitative research a priori, rather than through an adaptive approach such as saturation. …

In the current climate of evidence‐based practice, physiotherapy is urged to prove its worth
via rigorous scientific research. However, there are concerns that limited methodologies are …

Focus group methodology generates distinct ethical challenges that do not correspond fully
to those raised by one-to-one interviews. This paper explores, in both conceptual and …

This article reviews the use of the visual analogue scale as a method of assessing pain in
the everyday clinical situation. The advantages and disadvantages of this method of …

Objective. In a cohort of primary care patients with chronic neck pain, to determine whether
specific neck stabilization exercises, in addition to general neck advice and exercise, provide …

Objective To explore women's lived experiences of a dehisced perineal wound following
childbirth and how they felt participating in a pilot and feasibility randomised controlled trial (…

Background: Many pregnant women experience low back pain. Acupuncture appears to be
a safe, promising intervention but evidence is needed about its clinical effectiveness and cost…

In his detailed response to our paper on sample size in qualitative research, Norman Blaikie
raises important issues concerning conceptual definitions and taxonomy. In particular, he …

This paper examines some methodological issues in the assessment of pain, with particular
reference to validity, reliability and responsiveness. These issues are illustrated with …