Using participatory observation to understand older people’s experiences: lessons from the field

Tetley, Josie (2013) Using participatory observation to understand older people’s experiences: lessons from the field. The qualitative report, 18 (4). pp. 1-18.

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Abstract

This article describes how participant observation and a reflective diary were used in a study that aimed to explore how three different groups of community dwelling older people experienced and made choices about using, or refusing, a range of health and social care services. The roles of these qualitative methods are highlighted to demonstrate how they enhanced the insights gained during the course of a research study.