RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Qualitative Research in Nephrology: An Introduction to Methods and Critical Appraisal JF Kidney360 JO Kidney360 FD American Society of Nephrology SP 10.34067/KID.0006302020 DO 10.34067/KID.0006302020 A1 Amir, Noa A1 McCarthy, Hugh J. A1 Tong, Allison YR 2021 UL http://kidney360.asnjournals.org/content/early/2021/02/22/KID.0006302020.abstract AB In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in the number of qualitative research articles published in medical journals, including in nephrology. This article provides and introduction and overview to qualitative research methods in nephrology and highlights the value that this research can bring to the nephrology community. Furthermore, this paper provides readers with a framework to read, interpret and assess the quality of qualitative research conducted.