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Qualitative data analysis for applied policy research

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The last two decades have seen a notable growth in the use of qualitative methods for applied social policy research. Qualitative research is now used to explore and understand a diversity of social and public policy issues, either as an independent research strategy or in combination with some form of statistical inquiry. The wider use of qualitative methods has come about for a number of reasons but is underpinned by the persistent requirement in social policy fields to understand complex behaviours, needs, systems and cultures.

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Method
A scoping review protocol of anti-racism programs and practices in higher education: Implications for developing interventions to advance equity
Baffour, T. D., Cowell, M. M., Rutledge, L., Mowdood, A., & McFarland, M. (2023) · International Journal of Educational Research Open · doi:10.1016/j.ijedro.2023.100279 · Cited by 14
Is Accelerated Partner Therapy partner notification for sexually transmissible infections acceptable and feasible in general practice?
Shackleton, T., Sutcliffe, L., & Estcourt, C. (2011) · Sexual Health · doi:10.1071/sh10031 · Cited by 9
Can support workers from AgeUK deliver an intervention to support older people with anxiety and depression? A qualitative evaluation
Kingstone, T., Bartlam, B., Burroughs, H., Bullock, P., Lovell, K., Ray, M., Bower, P., Waheed, W., Gilbody, S., Nicholls, E., et al. (2019) · BMC Family Practice · doi:10.1186/s12875-019-0903-1 · Cited by 8
“Analysis was then conducted across the three data-sets presented using the principles of Framework Analysis [46] – a method that is appropriate for applied policy research and allows the development of an understanding of how the intervention was implemented (or not) and operationalised by respondents.”
Method
Acceptability of the routine use of pulse oximetry by healthcare workers and caregivers within primary healthcare in West Africa: mixed-methods study
Louart, S., Hedible, K. G. B., Baldé, H., Coulibaly, A., Dagobi, A. E., Kadio, K., Neboua, D., Zair, Z., Leroy, V., & Ridde, V. (2025) · BMJ Global Health · doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017302 · Cited by 9
“29 In each country, the researcher who supervised data collection also coded the interviews using the shared guidelines.”
Using Hofstede's framework to explore surgical cultures and their impact on female surgeons
Offiah, G., Schofield, S., & Rees, C. E. (2025) · Medical Education · doi:10.1111/medu.15726 · Cited by 8
“63,64,68 The full dataset was analysed using a five-step Framework Analysis approach, 69 including (1) familiarisation, (2) framework development, (3) indexing, (4) charting and (5) mapping.”
Uncertainty experienced by newly qualified doctors during the transition to internship
Dineen, M., Lazarus, M. D., & Stephens, G. (2025) · Medical Education · doi:10.1111/medu.15692 · Cited by 8
“Framework analysis was used to analyse the data, 41 with the integrative UT model used as the guiding conceptual framework.”
Use of evidence to inform regional primary health care planning in Australia
Windle, A., Javanparast, S., Freeman, T., & Baum, F. (2025) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-025-01308-w · Cited by 8
“Two interviews from different PHNs—one metropolitan, one rural—underwent a preliminary ‘familiarisation’ analysis using the draft coding framework [49] described above for the document analysis, and several additional codes were added to the framework, based on themes that were identified in the…”
Artificial Intelligence in Bacterial Infections Control: A Scoping Review
Abu-El-Ruz, R., AbuHaweeleh, M. N., Hamdan, A., Rajha, H. E., Sarah, J. M., Barakat, K. R., & Zughaier, S. M. (2025) · Antibiotics · doi:10.3390/antibiotics14030256 · Cited by 12
“Qualitative data charting was performed using a detailed extraction sheet, following the recommendations of Ritchie and Spencer [109,110] (Supplementary: S6).”
Process Evaluation of Teaching Critical Thinking About Health Using the Informed Health Choices Intervention in Rwanda: A Mixed Methods Study
Mugisha, M., Oxman, A. D., Nyirazinyoye, L., Uwitonze, A., Simbi, C. M. C., Chesire, F., Ssenyonga, R., Oxman, M., Nsangi, A., Semakula, D., et al. (2024) · Global Health: Science and Practice Journal · doi:10.9745/ghsp-d-23-00483 · Cited by 8
“Lastly, we used framework analysis 24 to address our third objective and part of the second ob-jective.”
Employers’ Perspectives of Caregiver-Friendly Workplace Policies for Caregiver-Employees Caring for Older Adults in Hong Kong: Thematic Analysis
Lee, M. M.-S., Yeoh, E., & Wong, E. L. (2025) · JMIR Aging · doi:10.2196/68061 · Cited by 11
“A 5-stage analytical process described by Ritchie and Spencer [48] was used, which comprised (1) familiarization, (2) identifying a thematic framework, (3) indexing, (4) charting, and (5) mapping and interpretation (Figure 2) [48,49].”
Navigating discourses of feedback: developing a pattern system of feedback
Patocka, C., Cooke, L., Ma, I. W. Y., & Ellaway, R. (2024) · Advances in Health Sciences Education · doi:10.1007/s10459-024-10376-6 · Cited by 9
“…to various models of feedback in medical education, we applied our pattern system to two well-described models of feedback (Sargeant et al., 2015; van de Ridder et al., 2008 ) using a modified framework analysis approach (Ritchie & Spencer, 1994 ) (where our pattern system served as the framework).”
A qualitative study of preoperative anxiety in orthognathic patients: The patient perspective.
Kok, X. L. F., Ryan, F. S., Gwilliam, J., Sayers, M., & Cunningham, S. J. (2024) · American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · doi:10.1016/j.ajodo.2024.08.007 · Cited by 8
Health co-benefits and trade-offs of carbon pricing: a narrative synthesis
Cuevas, S., Nachtigall, D., Jaber, A. A., Belesova, K., Falconer, J., Haines, A., Reynolds, T., Schuster, T. M., Whitmee, S., & Green, R. (2024) · Climate Policy · doi:10.1080/14693062.2024.2356822 · Cited by 8
“Based on the steps proposed by Ritchie and Spencer (2002) the lead author ﬁ rst familiarized herself with the studies, focussing on scenario design, health-related outcome variables and results.”
Method
The role of community health workers in non-communicable diseases in Cape Town, South Africa: descriptive exploratory qualitative study
Doresha, L.-M., Williams, & Mash, R. J. (2024) · BMC Family Practice · doi:10.1186/s12875-024-02424-2 · Cited by 8
“Thematic analysis used the framework method and as well as Atlas-ti software (version 8) [15].”
Method
What are the barriers to health professionals' training on gender-affirming care from patients' and clinicians’ perspectives?
Mousavian, M., Ranganathan, K. L., Keuroghlian, A. S., Park, Y. S., & Kumar, A. (2024) · Social Science & Medicine · doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2024.116983 · Cited by 8
Exploring nurses’ postturnover experiences in their new employment: A self-determination and job-fit perspective
Bolt, E. E. T., Cafferkey, K., Townsend, K., & van der Cingel, M. (2024) · BRQ Business Research Quarterly · doi:10.1177/23409444241252665 · Cited by 7
“To identify trends and patterns in the data, the codes were clustered, and these were pooled in thematic maps (Ritchie & Spencer, 1994).”
Examining the quality of care across the continuum of maternal care (antenatal, perinatal and postnatal care) under the expanded free maternity policy (Linda Mama Policy) in Kenya: a mixed-methods study
Oyugi, B., Audi-Poquillon, Z., Kendall, S. A., & Peckham, S. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082011 · Cited by 14
Eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR) to prevent transition to psychosis in people with an at-risk mental state (ARMS): mixed method feasibility study
Strelchuk, D., Wiles, N., Turner, K. M., Derrick, C., Martin, D., Davies, J., & Zammit, S. (2024) · BJPsych Open · doi:10.1192/bjo.2024.57 · Cited by 10
“Data were then analysed using an approach based on framework analysis, 42 where data coded under specific codes were retrieved and summarised in tables.”
Tailored videoconferencing counselling program to support family carers of people living with dementia during the transition to permanent residential care: a pilot and feasibility randomised trial
Brooks, D., Wyles, K., Pachana, N. A., Beattie, E., & Gaugler, J. E. (2024) · BMC Geriatrics · doi:10.1186/s12877-024-04907-4 · Cited by 7
“Transcripts were imported into NVivo qualitative data analysis software and analysed using the ‘framework’ approach [39], informed by the MRC guidance for process evaluation of complex interventions [27].”
Method
Exploring Allied Health Models of Care for Children with Developmental Health Concerns, Delays, and Disabilities in Rural and Remote Areas: A Systematic Scoping Review
Gosse, G., Kumar, S., Banwell, H. A., & Moran, A. (2024) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph21040507 · Cited by 8
“MoCs used in these citations included screening [ 31, 37,53] , consultative services [ 40 ], role”
Method
The role of provincial health administration in supporting district health management teams in the Democratic Republic of Congo: eliciting an initial programme theory of a realist evaluation
Bosongo, S., Belrhiti, Z., Chenge, F. M., Criel, B., Coppieters, Y., & Marchal, B. (2024) · Health Research Policy and Systems · doi:10.1186/s12961-024-01115-9 · Cited by 11
“After familiarisation with the transcripts and the documents through multiple readings, the first author performed a framework analysis [34], applying thematic content analysis to identify themes related to the intervention, context, actors, mechanisms and outcomes.”
Method
Feasibility of a reconfigured domestic violence and abuse training and support intervention responding to affected women, men, children and young people through primary care
Szilassy, E., Coope, C., Emsley, E., Williamson, E., Barbosa, E. C., Johnson, M., Dowrick, A., & Feder, G. S. (2024) · BMC Family Practice · doi:10.1186/s12875-023-02249-5 · Cited by 11
“…collected from the third sector partner agency post-intervention; (iv) semi-structured Interviews were audio ‐ recorded, transcribed verbatim, uploaded to qualitative data analysis software (NVivo v.12) and analysed thematically [23] using an inductive approach to develop an initial coding frame.”
Method
Engagement of vulnerable communities in HIV prevention research in India: a qualitative investigation
Chakrapani, V., Loganathan, V., Saha, P., Bose, D. L., khan, N., Aurora, T., Narayan, J., Mukherjee, J., Hadi, S. U., & Dewan, C. (2024) · Research Involvement and Engagement · doi:10.1186/s40900-024-00542-w · Cited by 8
“…with techniques adapted from two approaches: (1) the framework analysis approach, which uses a pre-determined coding framework based on theory or empirical literature for analysis [15]; and (2) the grounded theory approach, which focuses on developing codes from the data for making inferences [16].”
Method
Intentional rounding: a realist evaluation using case studies in acute and care of older people hospital wards
Leamy, M., Sims, S., Levenson, R., Davies, N., Brearley, S., Gourlay, S., Favato, G., Ross, F., & Harris, R. (2023) · BMC Health Services Research · doi:10.1186/s12913-023-10358-1 · Cited by 8
“Observation fieldnotes and interview transcripts were managed using NVivo, and analysed the-matically using framework analysis [20] to identify staff, patient and carer experiences and contextual variation.”
Method
Understanding anxiety experienced by young males with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a qualitative focus group study
Trimmer, R. E., Mandy, W., Muntoni, F., & Maresh, K. E. (2023) · Neuromuscular Disorders · doi:10.1016/j.nmd.2023.12.002 · Cited by 11
“Transcriptions were evaluated using Framework Analysis to identify themes [23]; a thematic framework applied to the data, to enable indexing, charting, mapping and interpretation.”
How do users of a mental health app conceptualise digital therapeutic alliance? A qualitative study using the framework approach
Taylor, T., D’Alfonso, S., Dolan, M. J. T., Yiend, J., & Jacobsen, P. C. (2025) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-025-23603-5 · Cited by 10
“Framework Analysis [36] was used as it enabled the use of a framework of deductive codes based on Bordin’s pan-theoretical theory of therapeutic alliance and the persuasive systems design model to identify, analyse, and interpret patterns and meaning within qualitative data alongside inductive…”
Unlocking the biobased future: investigating recycling lock-ins and corporate power in the adoption of biobased food packaging
Aramyan, L. H., van Velzen, E. U. T., Herceglić, N., Splinter, G. M., & Susa, A. (2025) · Environmental Economics and Policy Studies · doi:10.1007/s10018-025-00442-7 · Cited by 8
“This approach allows for structured examination and interpretation of interview findings, following the method outlined by Ritchie and Spencer (2002) and Goldsmith (2021) (Ritchie and Spencer, Kiernan and Hill 2018; Goldsmith 2021).”
Experiences and perspectives of UK speech and language therapists on telehealth assessment with people living with post‐stroke aphasia
Comer, A., Northcott, S., Behn, N., Roper, A., Devane, N., & Hilari, K. (2025) · International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders · doi:10.1111/1460-6984.70018 · Cited by 9
“Data were analysed using framework analysis (Ritchie & Spencer, 1994).”
Realizing the promise of machine learning in precision oncology: expert perspectives on opportunities and challenges
Nittas, V., Ormond, K. E., Vayena, E., & Blasimme, A. (2025) · BMC Cancer · doi:10.1186/s12885-025-13621-2 · Cited by 9
“The analysis was based on an iterative, guided thematic framework analysis method [16].”
Threats to grant peer review: a qualitative study
Sims‐Gould, J., Lasinsky, A. M., Mota, A., Khan, K. M., & Ardern, C. L. (2025) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091666 · Cited by 7
Exploring the experiences of cognitive symptoms in Long COVID: a mixed-methods study in the UK
Miller, A., Song, N., Sivan, M., Chowdhury, R., & Burke, M. R. (2025) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-084999 · Cited by 7
Exploring perspectives on digital smoking cessation just-in-time adaptive interventions: A focus group study with adult smokers and smoking cessation professionals
Leppin, C., Okpako, T., Garnett, C. V., Perski, O., & Brown, J. (2025) · PLOS Digital Health · doi:10.1371/journal.pdig.0000705 · Cited by 4
“The transcripts and conversation matrices were analysed using Framework Analysis [39–41].”
Barriers to access of precision guided therapies for children with high‐risk cancer
Mazariego, C., Daly, R., McGill, B., Kelada, L., McKay, S., Hetherington, K., Ziegler, D. S., Wakefield, C. E., & Taylor, N. (2024) · Pediatric Blood & Cancer · doi:10.1002/pbc.31147 · Cited by 7
Optimizing the Implementation of a Lifestyle Dementia Prevention Intervention for Older Patients in an Academic Healthcare System
Mace, R. A., Lyons, C., Cohen, J. E., Ritchie, C., Bartels, S. J., Okereke, O. I., Hoeppner, B. B., Brewer, J. A., & Vranceanu, A. (2024) · Journal of Alzheimer s Disease · doi:10.3233/jad-240365 · Cited by 8
“88 , 89 We developed an initial codebook that included a priori deductive codes from CFIR and Proctor frameworks, while allowing for ﬂexibility to identify unanticipated inductive codes that may generate novel implementation strategies (Supplementary Material 1).”
Randomised controlled trial of an online mental health and suicide gatekeeper resource for parents and caregivers: study protocol
Calear, A., McCallum, S., Kazan, D., Torok, M. H., Werner-Seidler, A., O'Dea, B., Morse, A., Farrer, L., Shand, F., & Batterham, P. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082963 · Cited by 7
“Framework analysis was designed to address social policy research questions 38 and has been used frequently in health research.”
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Hospital Staff Perspectives on the Drivers and Challenges in Implementing a Virtual Rehabilitation Ward: Qualitative Study
Greene, L., Rahja, M., Laver, K., Wong, V. V., Leung, C., & Crotty, M. (2024) · JMIR Aging · doi:10.2196/54774 · Cited by 7
“Moreover, as framework analysis is not aligned with a specific epistemological, philosophical, or theoretical perspective, it adapted well to the use of a preexisting theoretical framework (deductive analysis) while allowing room for revisions with inductive aspects of analysis [40].”
Method
Medical students', residents', and nurses's feedback to clinical educators in Taiwan: A qualitative study
Jenq, C., Lin, J., Quattri, F., & Monrouxe, L. (2024) · Medical Education · doi:10.1111/medu.15429 · Cited by 6
“J-RN and FQ carried out the initial thematic Framework Analysis, 47 with LVM and C-CJ being involved in later discussions and thematic developments as follows.”
Evaluating the implementation of group empowerment and training (GREAT) for diabetes in South Africa: convergent mixed methods
Mash, R., & Schouw, D. (2024) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085171 · Cited by 7
Improving linkage to HIV care following a reactive HIV self-testing result among men in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Hlongwa, M., & Nicol, E. (2024) · BMC Health Services Research · doi:10.1186/s12913-024-10981-6 · Cited by 7
“Using NVivo version 11, two independent researchers will conduct thematic data analysis, guided by Richie and Spencer’s framework [47].”
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Venue: Analyzing Qualitative Data
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2002-09-09
Pages: 187-208
DOI: 10.4324/9780203413081-14
OpenAlex: W1588965071
Cited by: 4,964
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FWCI: 415.52
Type: book chapter
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Routledge eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
Social Sciences › General Social Sciences › Social Science and Policy Research
Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Data Analysis and Archiving
Keywords: qualitative data analysis, social policy, mixed methods

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