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Methodologically sound sampling is fundamental to the rigour and impact of qualitative medical education research, directly shaping the depth and breadth of resulting insights. Recognizing the significant influence of sampling decisions on research outcomes, this paper offers a practical guide for researchers navigating these crucial choices. We begin by delineating commonly employed qualitative sampling strategies, critically examining their respective strengths and inherent limitations. Subsequently, we emphasize the iterative nature of sampling, highlighting its continuous relevance throughout the research lifecycle, from initial participant recruitment to the nuanced stages of data analysis and interpretation. By providing pragmatic insights into these essential facets of qualitative sampling, this paper aims to empower researchers to make critical decisions, ultimately bolstering the quality, credibility and trustworthiness of their qualitative medical education research endeavours.
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Cancer Nurs
September 2025
Author Affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs.
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CIRCLE - Complex Intervention Research in Health and Care, Department of Women´s and Children´s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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College of Biomedical Engineering & Instrument Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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