Concept mapping: an introduction to structured conceptualization in health care

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Output type: Journal article

Author list: Trochim W, Kane M

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication year: 2005

Journal: International Journal for Quality in Health Care (1353-4505)

Volume number: 17

Issue number: 3

Start page: 187

End page: 191

Number of pages: 5

ISSN: 1353-4505

eISSN: 1464-3677

Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)

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Abstract

Structured conceptualization is a specific form of concept mapping that is a mixed methods participatory approach that combines group processes (brainstorming, sorting, group interpretation) with a sequence of multivariate statistical analyses (multidimensional scaling, hierarchical cluster analysis). Concept mapping's relevance to health care quality and services is described. The basic steps and analysis sequence in the concept mapping method are outlined and a brief example of the results for a health planning project are presented. Several examples of the use of concept mapping in health are provided.

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concept mapping, delivery of health care, health planning and evaluation, health services research

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