Conceptual and methodological reflections on Metasynthesis

Abstract

The aim of this editorial is to reflect on the concept of “metasynthesis”. Although there is some heterogeneity when referring to metasynthesis, there is some consensus in talking about Metasynthesis. The most essential interpretation is the one that describes it as a secondary research procedure, whose purpose is to review and synthesize rigorously and with a critical approach the knowledge coming from original research developed with qualitative methodology.

Keywords

• Metasíntesis
• Investigación cualitativa
• Investigación secundaria
• Práctica basada en la evidencia