The respect for ethical principles is required during the entire scientific research process,
including the dissemination phase. Due to the dynamism of qualitative studies, there are …

During the early part of 2020, there has been an abundance of critically important research
on Covid-19 from medical, epidemiological and virological disciplines. There is now an …

This brief, inexpensive guide introduces students and novices to the key elements of
qualitative research methods. Written in a friendly, conversational style, replete with good …

In terms of aims and structure, this fourth edition is similar to earlier editions. Our aim
remains that of producing a text that predominantly meets the needs of our postgraduate …

Mental health (including substance abuse) is the fifth greatest contributor to the global
burden of disease, with an economic cost estimated to be US $2.5 trillion in 2010, and …

Purpose The explosion of internet-generated content, coupled with methodologies such as
sentiment analysis, present exciting opportunities for marketers to generate market …

Background Health researchers are increasingly using social media in a professional
capacity, and the applications of social media for health researchers are vast. However …

While emerging digital health technologies offer researchers new avenues to collect real-
time data, little is known about current ethical dimensions, considerations, and challenges …

Introduction In modern health care, social media has become an important tool for both
patients and professionals. On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, patients can express …

The global increase in and prevalence of social media is stimulating interest in the utilisation
of blogs for research purposes. There is, however, a significant lack of information about the …