Exploring the Application of Interpretive Description in Chronic Illness: A Scoping Review.

Published in: Research and theory for nursing practice (2021)

This scoping review demonstrates how interpretive description was used to develop knowledge about chronic illness. The premise of interpretive description is that disciplinary knowledge offers a sufficient foundation to develop meaningful research to support health practices. By approaching research from a disciplinary perspective, new knowledge can be discovered to complex health problems.

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public health
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