Combine inductive content analysis with deductive NPT-domain coding, supported by reflexive journalling and peer supervision¶

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Description¶

The protocol's analytic recipe pairs open coding with theory-driven mapping. It states: "Inductive content analysis will be used in analysis to identify and define codes within the included literature", after which the four NPT domains are applied deductively. Data are extracted with a pre-piloted Covidence form and analysed in NVivo Version 15, which supports storing, organising and coding qualitative data systematically and recording analytical decisions. Reflexivity is handled through a research diary documenting changes in approach and understanding, alongside regular peer supervision.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• A pre-piloted custom data extraction form capturing authors, year, country, stakeholder groups, setting, sampling, data collection approach and key findings
• Qualitative analysis software such as NVivo to store, organise and code data and record analytical decisions

Constraints¶

• A reviewer notes the precise analytical steps between the inductive and deductive stages need further explanation, including how findings that do not align with NPT constructs will be handled

Target Learners¶

• Qualitative researchers synthesising stakeholder-experience evidence in education and health contexts

Target Learning Goals¶

• Understanding how AAC practices become, or fail to become, routine classroom practice

Affordances¶

• Npt Four Domains Aac Classroom Normalisation

Related Strategies¶

• Use SPIDER to structure inclusion criteria and search strings for a qualitative evidence synthesis of AAC in education

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Byrnes C, Moran G, Clarke MT, Caron J, Smith EM, Galvin R, Gallagher AL. (2026). Experiences of Augmentative and Alternative Communication use in School: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol. HRB Open Research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13550906/