CURRICULUM VITAE
Rosaline S. Barbour
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD (Awarded, 1983) University of Aberdeen
MA (Hons) Sociology 2:1 (Awarded 1975) University of Aberdeen
PRESENT AND PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS:
2015- Independent Research Consultant, Barbour Workshops Ltd.
2011- 2015
(February) Professor of Health Care, The Open University
2002- 2011 Professor of Health & Social Care, University of Dundee, School of Nursing & Midwifery
1998-2002 Senior Lecturer Primary Care R&D, University of Glasgow, Dept. of General Practice
1995-1998 Senior Lecturer Health Services Research, University of Hull, Public Health & Primary Care,
1993-1995 Senior Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, Public Health Research Unit
1988-1993 Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, MRC Medical Sociology Unit (Social & Public Health Sciences Research Unit)
1985-1987 Senior Research Officer, London Borough of Lambeth, Directorate of Social Services
1987-88 Visiting Research Fellow, University of Oxford (Non-remunerative), National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit
1983-1985 Research Fellow, University of Aberdeen, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
RECENT KEYNOTES/PLENARIES:
“Applied Qualitative Research: A Force for Ensuring Impact or Emphasizing Old Faultlines?” Keynote presented at the 12th Annual Conference Advances in Qualitative Methodology, University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 21st June, 2014.
"Re-visiting the applied-theoretical gap"' Keynote presented at the launch of the Applied Qualitative Health Research Group at the BSA Medical Sociology Group Conference, University of York, 11th September, 2013.
"Using focus groups", Webinar Masterclass, Atlas.ti and International Institute of Qualitative Methodology (IIQM), 16th April, 2013.
“Fault-lines, frictions, affinity and beyond: the shaping of an 'epistemic community'” Plenary paper presented at one-day symposium Beyond ‘Them’ and ‘Us’? Enacting social science within the public health research agenda on chronic illness, University of Cambridge, 18th September, 2012.
“The Biographical Turn and the ‘Sociolization’ of Medicine” Plenary paper presented at the BSA Medical Sociology Group Conference, University of Chester, 16th September, 2011. (in press for Medical Sociology Online)
“Challenging or Reproducing Dominant Discourses? Some reflections on nearly four decades of the sociology of human reproduction”, Plenary paper presented at BSA Human Reproduction Study Group Conference, Open University, June, 2011.
“Focus groups: Enjeux et apports”, Plenary paper presented at Entretiens Collectifs: Colloque (symposium) held at Sciences Po, Paris, 8th April, 2009.
“Multi-disciplinary working and theory development: Boundary work and beyond” Opening Plenary Address at Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, 4th October, 2008.
RECENT RESEARCH FUNDING:
2012-13 “A Scoping review of being orphaned in late mid-life”, OU Research Development Fund
2012- ongoing “Preventing alcohol-related harm among young women: development and feasibility testing of a community-based group intervention”; MRC
2008-12 “IES Platform: scoping and feasibility – Preparation for an RCT on post-partum weight loss”; MRC
2008–12 “Perceptions of future fertility among young people with cancer and their professional carers”; CSO
2008-11 “Reasons for sub-optimal uptake of folic acid during pregnancy”, Jennifer Brown Trust
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (Books - Reverse Chronological Order)
Barbour, R. (2014) Introducing Qualitative Research: A Student’s Guide, 2nd edition, Sage; London.
You can download Chapter1’The Scope and Contribution of Qualitative Research here
Barbour, R.S. (2008) Introducing Qualitative Research: A Student Guide to the Craft of Qualitative Research, London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. (2007) Doing Focus Groups, Sage, London, Book 4 in Qualitative Methods Kit. (Published as separate title in 2008. Translated into Portuguese, 2009, Polish, 2010, and Chinese 2011).
You can download chapter 1 ‘Introducing Focus Groups’ here and Chapter 2 ‘Uses and Abuses of Focus groups’ here.
Stanley, N., Penhale, B., Riordan, D. Barbour, R.S. and Holden, S. (2003) Child Protection and Mental Health Services: Interprofessional Responses to the Needs of Mothers, Bristol: Policy Press.
Barbour, R.S. and Kitzinger, J. (eds.) (1999) Developing Focus Group Research: Politics, Theory and Practice. London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. and G. Huby (eds.) (1998) Meddling with Mythology: AIDS and the Social Construction of Knowledge, London: Routledge; pp. 183-200.
Book Chapters (1996-2014)
Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Analyzing focus groups”, in U. Flick (ed.) SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis, London: Sage, pp. 313-326.
Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Quality of data analysis”, in U. Flick (ed.) SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis, London: Sage, pp. 496-509.
Barbour, R.S. (2010) “Focus groups”, chapter in I. Bourgeault, L. Hammilla and R. Dingwall (eds.) Qualitative Health Research Practice, London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. & Schostak, J. (2010) “Interviewing and focus groups” (updated for 2010 edition of B. Somekh and C. Lewin (eds.) Research Methods in the Social Sciences, London: Sage
Barbour, R.S. & Schostak, J. (2005) “Interviewing and focus groups”, in B. Somekh and C. Lewin (eds.) Research Methods in the Social Sciences, London: Sage, pp.41-48.
Barbour, R.S. (2004) in N. Hallowell, J. Lawton & S. Gregory (eds.) Reflections on Research: The Realities of Doing Research in the Social Sciences, Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “Are focus groups an appropriate tool for analyzing organizational change?” in R.S. Barbour and J. Kitzinger (eds.) Developing Focus Group Research: Politics, Theory and Practice. London: Sage, pp. 113-126.
Barbour, R.S. (1998) “Engagement, presentation and representation in research practice” in R.S. Barbour and G. Huby (eds.) Meddling with Mythology: AIDS and the Social Construction of Knowledge, London: Routledge; pp. 183-200.
Askham, J. & Barbour, R.S. (1996) “The negotiated role of the midwife in Scotland”; Chapter 3 in S. Robinson & A.M. Thomson (eds.) Midwives, Research and Childbirth; Vol. 4; London; Chapman & Hall; pp.33-59.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (2004-2014)
Orr, L., Elliott, L. & Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Promoting family-focused approaches within adult drug services: the potential of the ‘Senses Framework’”, International Journal of Drug Policy, 25(5): 888-896.
Orr, L., Barbour, R.S. & Elliott, L. (2013) “Involving families and carers in drug services: Are families part of the problem?” Families, Relationships, and Societies (available online 26 june,2013).
Orr, L., Barbour, R.S. & Elliott, L. (2013) “Carer involvement in drug services: a qualitative study”, Health Expectations, 16(3): pe60-e72.
Barbour, R.S., Porter, M.A., Peddie, V.L. & Bhattcharya, S. (2013) “Counselling in the context of fertility and cancer”, Human Fertility.
Peddie, V.L., Porter, M.A., Barbour,R., Culligan, D., MacDonald, G., King, D. & Bhattacharya, S. (2012) : "Factors affecting decision-making about fertility preservation after cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study", British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 119(9): 1049-1057.
Barbour, R.S., MacLeod, M., Mires, G. & Anderson, A.S. (2012) “Uptake of folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy: focus group analysis of women’s views and experiences”. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 25(2): 140-147.
Brady, M., Clark, A., Dickson, S., Paton, G. & Barbour, R. (2011) “Dysarthria following stroke: the patient’s perspective on management and rehabilitation”. Clinical Rehabilitation, 25(10): (doi:10.1177/0269215511405079)
Brady, M, Clarke, A, Dickson, S, Paton, G, Barbour, R. (2011) “Impact of dysarthria following stroke on social participation and implications for rehabilitation”. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33( 3) : 178-186 (doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.517897)
Barbour, R.S. (2010) “Using qualitative methods in comparative health research”. Salute e Società, 9(2): 65-79.
McDonach, E., Barbour, R.S. & Williams, B. (2009) “Reflections on applying for NHS Ethical Approval and Governance in a Climate of Rapid Change: Prioritizing Process over Principles?” International Journal of Social Research Methodology and Theory, 12(3): 227-241.
Connelly,G., Lockhart,E., Wilson,P.M.J.; Furnivall,J.; Bryce,G.; Barbour,R.S.; Phin,L. (2008) “Teachers' responses to the emotional needs of children and young people: results from the Scottish Needs Assessment Programme”, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties , 13 (1) 7-19. (doi: 10.1080/13632750701814633)
Dickson, S., Brady, M., Barbour, R.S., Clark, A.M., Patton, G. (2008) “Patients’ experiences of disruptions associated with post-stroke dysarthria”, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 43(2): 135-153.
Harrow, A., Wells, M., Barbour, R.S., Cable, S. (2008) Ambiguity and uncertainty: the ongoing concerns of male partners of women treated for breast cancer European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(4): 349-356.
Wilson, P., Barbour, R.S., Graham, C., Currie, M., Puckering, C. & Minnis, H. (2008) “Health visitors’ assessment of parent-child relationships: a focus group study”, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45: 1137-1147. (doi: 10.1016/j.nurstu.2007.07.006)
Wilson, P., Barbour, R.S., Furnivall, J., Connelly, G., Bryce, G., Phin, L. & Stallard, A. (2008) “The work of health visitors and school nurses with children with emotional behavioural and psychological problems: findings from a Scottish Needs Assessment”. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61(4): 445-455 (doi: 10.111.j.1365-2648.2007.04505.x.)
Cairney, P.A. , Barbour R.S. (2007) “A research study of sources of support for bottle feeding in new mothers”, Community Practitioner, 80 (6): 30-34.
Cawston, P.G., Mercer, S.W., Barbour, R.S. (2007) “Involving deprived communities in improving the quality of primary care services: does participatory action research work?” BMC Health Services Research, 7:88.
Dickson, S., Brady, M., Barbour, R.S., Clark, A., Paton, G. (2007) “Beyond impairment – User involvement”, Speech and Language Therapy in Practice, Winter: 18-19.
Featherstone, V.A., Barbour, R.S.. & Garner, J. (2007) “A reflection on ten years’ experience of providing qualitative research training in primary care”, Primary Health Care Research & Development, 8: 1-9.
Furnivall, J.,Wilson,P.. Barbour, R. et al. . (2007) 'Hard to know what to do: how residential childcare workers experience mental health needs of young people' Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 6 (1):1-13.
Kroll, T., Barbour, R.S. & Harris, J. (2007) “Using focus groups in disability research”, Qualitative Health Research, 17(5): 690-698.
Wilson,P.M.J., Furnivall,J., Barbour,R.S. et al. (2007) “'The work of health visitors and school nurses with children with psychological and behavioural problems” Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61: 445-455.
Cairney, P. Alder, E. Barbour, R.S. (2006) “Support for infant feeding: mothers' perceptions”, British Journal of Midwifery, 14(12): 694-700.
Clark, A.M., Whelan, H.K, Barbour, R.S. & McIntyre, P.D. (2005) “A realist study of the mechanisms of cardiac rehabilitation”, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52(4): 362-371.
Barbour, R.S. (2005) “Making sense of focus groups”, Medical Education, 39: 742-750.
Clark, A.M., Barbour, R.S. & McIntyre, P.D. (2004) “Promoting participation in cardiac rehabilitation: patient choices and experiences”, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 47(1): 5-14.
Hussey, S., Hoddinott, P., Wilson, P., Dowell, J. & Barbour, R. (2004) “Sickness certification system in the United Kingdom: qualitative study of views of general practitioners in Scotland”, BMJ, 328: 88-92. (Royal College of General Practitioners/Boots Annual Award for Primary Care Research Paper of the Year 2004)
Methodological Papers pre-2004:
Barbour, R.S. (2003) ‘The newfound credibility of qualitative research? Tales of technical essentialism and co-option’. Qualitative Health Research, 13(7): 1019-1027.
Barbour, R.S., and Barbour M. (2003) “Evaluating and synthesizing qualitative research: the need to develop a distinctive approach”, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 9(2): 179-186.
Barbour, R.S. (2001) “Checklists for improving rigour in qualitative research: a case of the tail wagging the dog?” British Medical Journal, 322: 1115-7.
Barbour, R.S. (2000) “The role of qualitative research in broadening the ‘evidence base’ for clinical practice”, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 6(2): 155-163.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “The case for combining qualitative and quantitative approaches in health services research”, Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 4(1): 39-43.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “The use of focus groups to define patient needs”, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 28: S19-S22.
Rosaline S. Barbour
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD (Awarded, 1983) University of Aberdeen
MA (Hons) Sociology 2:1 (Awarded 1975) University of Aberdeen
PRESENT AND PREVIOUS APPOINTMENTS:
2015- Independent Research Consultant, Barbour Workshops Ltd.
2011- 2015
(February) Professor of Health Care, The Open University
2002- 2011 Professor of Health & Social Care, University of Dundee, School of Nursing & Midwifery
1998-2002 Senior Lecturer Primary Care R&D, University of Glasgow, Dept. of General Practice
1995-1998 Senior Lecturer Health Services Research, University of Hull, Public Health & Primary Care,
1993-1995 Senior Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, Public Health Research Unit
1988-1993 Research Fellow, University of Glasgow, MRC Medical Sociology Unit (Social & Public Health Sciences Research Unit)
1985-1987 Senior Research Officer, London Borough of Lambeth, Directorate of Social Services
1987-88 Visiting Research Fellow, University of Oxford (Non-remunerative), National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit
1983-1985 Research Fellow, University of Aberdeen, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
RECENT KEYNOTES/PLENARIES:
“Applied Qualitative Research: A Force for Ensuring Impact or Emphasizing Old Faultlines?” Keynote presented at the 12th Annual Conference Advances in Qualitative Methodology, University of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 21st June, 2014.
"Re-visiting the applied-theoretical gap"' Keynote presented at the launch of the Applied Qualitative Health Research Group at the BSA Medical Sociology Group Conference, University of York, 11th September, 2013.
"Using focus groups", Webinar Masterclass, Atlas.ti and International Institute of Qualitative Methodology (IIQM), 16th April, 2013.
“Fault-lines, frictions, affinity and beyond: the shaping of an 'epistemic community'” Plenary paper presented at one-day symposium Beyond ‘Them’ and ‘Us’? Enacting social science within the public health research agenda on chronic illness, University of Cambridge, 18th September, 2012.
“The Biographical Turn and the ‘Sociolization’ of Medicine” Plenary paper presented at the BSA Medical Sociology Group Conference, University of Chester, 16th September, 2011. (in press for Medical Sociology Online)
“Challenging or Reproducing Dominant Discourses? Some reflections on nearly four decades of the sociology of human reproduction”, Plenary paper presented at BSA Human Reproduction Study Group Conference, Open University, June, 2011.
“Focus groups: Enjeux et apports”, Plenary paper presented at Entretiens Collectifs: Colloque (symposium) held at Sciences Po, Paris, 8th April, 2009.
“Multi-disciplinary working and theory development: Boundary work and beyond” Opening Plenary Address at Qualitative Health Research Conference, Banff, Alberta, 4th October, 2008.
RECENT RESEARCH FUNDING:
2012-13 “A Scoping review of being orphaned in late mid-life”, OU Research Development Fund
2012- ongoing “Preventing alcohol-related harm among young women: development and feasibility testing of a community-based group intervention”; MRC
2008-12 “IES Platform: scoping and feasibility – Preparation for an RCT on post-partum weight loss”; MRC
2008–12 “Perceptions of future fertility among young people with cancer and their professional carers”; CSO
2008-11 “Reasons for sub-optimal uptake of folic acid during pregnancy”, Jennifer Brown Trust
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS (Books - Reverse Chronological Order)
Barbour, R. (2014) Introducing Qualitative Research: A Student’s Guide, 2nd edition, Sage; London.
You can download Chapter1’The Scope and Contribution of Qualitative Research here
Barbour, R.S. (2008) Introducing Qualitative Research: A Student Guide to the Craft of Qualitative Research, London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. (2007) Doing Focus Groups, Sage, London, Book 4 in Qualitative Methods Kit. (Published as separate title in 2008. Translated into Portuguese, 2009, Polish, 2010, and Chinese 2011).
You can download chapter 1 ‘Introducing Focus Groups’ here and Chapter 2 ‘Uses and Abuses of Focus groups’ here.
Stanley, N., Penhale, B., Riordan, D. Barbour, R.S. and Holden, S. (2003) Child Protection and Mental Health Services: Interprofessional Responses to the Needs of Mothers, Bristol: Policy Press.
Barbour, R.S. and Kitzinger, J. (eds.) (1999) Developing Focus Group Research: Politics, Theory and Practice. London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. and G. Huby (eds.) (1998) Meddling with Mythology: AIDS and the Social Construction of Knowledge, London: Routledge; pp. 183-200.
Book Chapters (1996-2014)
Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Analyzing focus groups”, in U. Flick (ed.) SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis, London: Sage, pp. 313-326.
Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Quality of data analysis”, in U. Flick (ed.) SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis, London: Sage, pp. 496-509.
Barbour, R.S. (2010) “Focus groups”, chapter in I. Bourgeault, L. Hammilla and R. Dingwall (eds.) Qualitative Health Research Practice, London: Sage.
Barbour, R.S. & Schostak, J. (2010) “Interviewing and focus groups” (updated for 2010 edition of B. Somekh and C. Lewin (eds.) Research Methods in the Social Sciences, London: Sage
Barbour, R.S. & Schostak, J. (2005) “Interviewing and focus groups”, in B. Somekh and C. Lewin (eds.) Research Methods in the Social Sciences, London: Sage, pp.41-48.
Barbour, R.S. (2004) in N. Hallowell, J. Lawton & S. Gregory (eds.) Reflections on Research: The Realities of Doing Research in the Social Sciences, Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “Are focus groups an appropriate tool for analyzing organizational change?” in R.S. Barbour and J. Kitzinger (eds.) Developing Focus Group Research: Politics, Theory and Practice. London: Sage, pp. 113-126.
Barbour, R.S. (1998) “Engagement, presentation and representation in research practice” in R.S. Barbour and G. Huby (eds.) Meddling with Mythology: AIDS and the Social Construction of Knowledge, London: Routledge; pp. 183-200.
Askham, J. & Barbour, R.S. (1996) “The negotiated role of the midwife in Scotland”; Chapter 3 in S. Robinson & A.M. Thomson (eds.) Midwives, Research and Childbirth; Vol. 4; London; Chapman & Hall; pp.33-59.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles (2004-2014)
Orr, L., Elliott, L. & Barbour, R.S. (2014) “Promoting family-focused approaches within adult drug services: the potential of the ‘Senses Framework’”, International Journal of Drug Policy, 25(5): 888-896.
Orr, L., Barbour, R.S. & Elliott, L. (2013) “Involving families and carers in drug services: Are families part of the problem?” Families, Relationships, and Societies (available online 26 june,2013).
Orr, L., Barbour, R.S. & Elliott, L. (2013) “Carer involvement in drug services: a qualitative study”, Health Expectations, 16(3): pe60-e72.
Barbour, R.S., Porter, M.A., Peddie, V.L. & Bhattcharya, S. (2013) “Counselling in the context of fertility and cancer”, Human Fertility.
Peddie, V.L., Porter, M.A., Barbour,R., Culligan, D., MacDonald, G., King, D. & Bhattacharya, S. (2012) : "Factors affecting decision-making about fertility preservation after cancer diagnosis: a qualitative study", British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 119(9): 1049-1057.
Barbour, R.S., MacLeod, M., Mires, G. & Anderson, A.S. (2012) “Uptake of folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy: focus group analysis of women’s views and experiences”. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 25(2): 140-147.
Brady, M., Clark, A., Dickson, S., Paton, G. & Barbour, R. (2011) “Dysarthria following stroke: the patient’s perspective on management and rehabilitation”. Clinical Rehabilitation, 25(10): (doi:10.1177/0269215511405079)
Brady, M, Clarke, A, Dickson, S, Paton, G, Barbour, R. (2011) “Impact of dysarthria following stroke on social participation and implications for rehabilitation”. Disability and Rehabilitation, 33( 3) : 178-186 (doi:10.3109/09638288.2010.517897)
Barbour, R.S. (2010) “Using qualitative methods in comparative health research”. Salute e Società, 9(2): 65-79.
McDonach, E., Barbour, R.S. & Williams, B. (2009) “Reflections on applying for NHS Ethical Approval and Governance in a Climate of Rapid Change: Prioritizing Process over Principles?” International Journal of Social Research Methodology and Theory, 12(3): 227-241.
Connelly,G., Lockhart,E., Wilson,P.M.J.; Furnivall,J.; Bryce,G.; Barbour,R.S.; Phin,L. (2008) “Teachers' responses to the emotional needs of children and young people: results from the Scottish Needs Assessment Programme”, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties , 13 (1) 7-19. (doi: 10.1080/13632750701814633)
Dickson, S., Brady, M., Barbour, R.S., Clark, A.M., Patton, G. (2008) “Patients’ experiences of disruptions associated with post-stroke dysarthria”, International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 43(2): 135-153.
Harrow, A., Wells, M., Barbour, R.S., Cable, S. (2008) Ambiguity and uncertainty: the ongoing concerns of male partners of women treated for breast cancer European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(4): 349-356.
Wilson, P., Barbour, R.S., Graham, C., Currie, M., Puckering, C. & Minnis, H. (2008) “Health visitors’ assessment of parent-child relationships: a focus group study”, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 45: 1137-1147. (doi: 10.1016/j.nurstu.2007.07.006)
Wilson, P., Barbour, R.S., Furnivall, J., Connelly, G., Bryce, G., Phin, L. & Stallard, A. (2008) “The work of health visitors and school nurses with children with emotional behavioural and psychological problems: findings from a Scottish Needs Assessment”. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61(4): 445-455 (doi: 10.111.j.1365-2648.2007.04505.x.)
Cairney, P.A. , Barbour R.S. (2007) “A research study of sources of support for bottle feeding in new mothers”, Community Practitioner, 80 (6): 30-34.
Cawston, P.G., Mercer, S.W., Barbour, R.S. (2007) “Involving deprived communities in improving the quality of primary care services: does participatory action research work?” BMC Health Services Research, 7:88.
Dickson, S., Brady, M., Barbour, R.S., Clark, A., Paton, G. (2007) “Beyond impairment – User involvement”, Speech and Language Therapy in Practice, Winter: 18-19.
Featherstone, V.A., Barbour, R.S.. & Garner, J. (2007) “A reflection on ten years’ experience of providing qualitative research training in primary care”, Primary Health Care Research & Development, 8: 1-9.
Furnivall, J.,Wilson,P.. Barbour, R. et al. . (2007) 'Hard to know what to do: how residential childcare workers experience mental health needs of young people' Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care, 6 (1):1-13.
Kroll, T., Barbour, R.S. & Harris, J. (2007) “Using focus groups in disability research”, Qualitative Health Research, 17(5): 690-698.
Wilson,P.M.J., Furnivall,J., Barbour,R.S. et al. (2007) “'The work of health visitors and school nurses with children with psychological and behavioural problems” Journal of Advanced Nursing, 61: 445-455.
Cairney, P. Alder, E. Barbour, R.S. (2006) “Support for infant feeding: mothers' perceptions”, British Journal of Midwifery, 14(12): 694-700.
Clark, A.M., Whelan, H.K, Barbour, R.S. & McIntyre, P.D. (2005) “A realist study of the mechanisms of cardiac rehabilitation”, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 52(4): 362-371.
Barbour, R.S. (2005) “Making sense of focus groups”, Medical Education, 39: 742-750.
Clark, A.M., Barbour, R.S. & McIntyre, P.D. (2004) “Promoting participation in cardiac rehabilitation: patient choices and experiences”, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 47(1): 5-14.
Hussey, S., Hoddinott, P., Wilson, P., Dowell, J. & Barbour, R. (2004) “Sickness certification system in the United Kingdom: qualitative study of views of general practitioners in Scotland”, BMJ, 328: 88-92. (Royal College of General Practitioners/Boots Annual Award for Primary Care Research Paper of the Year 2004)
Methodological Papers pre-2004:
Barbour, R.S. (2003) ‘The newfound credibility of qualitative research? Tales of technical essentialism and co-option’. Qualitative Health Research, 13(7): 1019-1027.
Barbour, R.S., and Barbour M. (2003) “Evaluating and synthesizing qualitative research: the need to develop a distinctive approach”, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 9(2): 179-186.
Barbour, R.S. (2001) “Checklists for improving rigour in qualitative research: a case of the tail wagging the dog?” British Medical Journal, 322: 1115-7.
Barbour, R.S. (2000) “The role of qualitative research in broadening the ‘evidence base’ for clinical practice”, Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 6(2): 155-163.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “The case for combining qualitative and quantitative approaches in health services research”, Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 4(1): 39-43.
Barbour, R.S. (1999) “The use of focus groups to define patient needs”, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 28: S19-S22.
