[Qualitative case study]

Abstract

The qualitative case study is a research method which enables a complex phenomenon to be explored through the identification of different factors interacting with each other. The case observed is a real situation. In the field of nursing science, it may be a clinical decision-making process. The study thereby enables the patient or health professional experience to be conceptualised.

Keywords: method; méthode; nursing science; qualitative case study; recherche; research; sciences infirmières; étude de cas qualitative.