Challenges on current practice of qualitative research: reflections and researcher positioning

Abstract

Building on the provocative speech given by researcher Svend Brinkmann at the 17th Qualitative Health Research Conference, this paperwork aims to critically think over three challenges faced during the current practice of qualitative research, and also the role of the researcher in this context. We have taken into consideration ethical issues and issues of recognition and validation of the research, as well as issues related to methodological rigor, which highlight the role of the researcher in the recognition and valuation of qualitative research, particularly in the health research field.