Janete Ricas

TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyze the use of saturation sampling as a methodological concept, frequently employed in descriptions of qualitative studies in various areas of knowledge, particularly in the field of health care, and discuss and confront the following topics: definition of sampling closure by theoretical saturation, difficulties in the acceptance and operationalization of intentional samples, adequate size of the intentional sample, the significance of valuing what is repeated or the differences contained in the sample reports, inadequate uses of expressions containing the term saturation, and finally possible metaphors for understanding the concept.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors propose a method to organize sample closing by saturation, with a sequence of eight procedural steps for treating and analyzing data collected through open or semi-structured interviews or focus groups.

TL;DR: A method to organize sample closing by saturation, with a sequence of eight procedural steps for treating and analyzing data collected through open or semi-structured interviews or focus groups is proposed.

TL;DR: The authors discorre sobre como os diferentes padroes culturais and os costumes that vigoram em epocas variadas impoem as criancas realidades nem sempre justas.

TL;DR: The psychometric properties of the ADBB are investigated in a larger sample from a culturally different population to suggest that it may be a useful screening instrument to detect signs of psychiatric alterations related to withdrawal behavior in primary care services, and it is likely to provide consistent information.