Contribution of qualitative research to evidence-based practice

"Applying the findings of qualitative research to practice is far from straightforward. This difficulty is often overlooked in the literature on the role of qualitative research in evidence-based practice. In this EBN notebook, [it is argued] that current attempts to provide guidance for clinicians do not accurately capture the specific and unique contribution of qualitative approaches. We will clarify the type of clinical questions for which qualitative research may provide appropriate answers and consider what the application of qualitative research findings to practice might mean. This analysis will result in guidance on the application of qualitative research findings to practice."

Newman, M., Thompson, C., & Roberts, A. P. (2006). Helping practitioners understand the contribution of qualitative research to evidence-based practice. Evid Based Nurs, 9(1), 4-7.