Dear Andrew,
Many thanks for your prompt and informative reply.
Your explanation of the use of theory has provided me with confidence to move forward. Agreed , we were on the right track but not quite at the destination.
The slides are most helpful particularly those “linking programme and mid-range theory" and “approaches to theory building”.
The literature you provided has articulated a concern of mine re justification of selection of theory, systematic or pragmatic.
Our experience was as described, that the knowledge /experience ( or lack of ) of theories, within the investigating group, contributed to the selection of theory to be used.
I look forward to and will enjoy seeing more findings ( jewels ) on this section of the Pandora’s box of realist synthesis !
Many Thanks
Ms Karrie Long
Research Officer
Research into aged care in rural communities
Australian Institute for Primary Care & Ageing
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