The case study approach

By S. Crowe, Kathrin M. Cresswell, A. Robertson, G. Huby, A. Avery, Aziz Sheikh. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2011

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The case study approach allows in-depth, multi-faceted explorations of complex issues in their real-life settings. The value of the case study approach is well recognised in the fields of business, law and policy, but somewhat less so in health services research. Based on our experiences of conducting several health-related case studies, we reflect on the different types of case study design, the specific research questions this approach can help answer, the data sources that tend to be used, and the particular advantages and disadvantages of employing this methodological approach. The paper concludes with key pointers to aid those designing and appraising proposals for conducting case study research, and a checklist to help readers assess the quality of case study reports.

Subfields: Economics and Econometrics, General Health Professions

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• The clinical case report: a review of its merits and limitations (2014, background): “Thus we excluded other types, such as the planned, qualitative case study approach [21] and simulated cases [22-24].”