Evaluating the quality of research is essential if findings are to be utilised in practice and incorporated into care delivery. The aim of this article in the journal Evidence-Based Nursing is to further the integrity in which a study is conducted, and ensure the credibility of findings in relation to qualitative research. Concepts such as reliability, validity and generalisability typically associated with quantitative research and alternative terminology will be compared in relation to their application to qualitative research. In addition, some of the strategies adopted by qualitative researchers to enhance the credibility of their research are outlined.
Noble, Helen & Smith, Joanna. (2015). Issues of validity and reliability in qualitative research. Evidence-Based Nursing, 18(2), 34-35
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