| Description |
x, 214 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Foreword / Kath M. Melia -- 1. The Nature of Qualitative Research -- 2. Initial Steps in the Research Process -- 3. Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research -- 4. Data Collection in Qualitative Research -- 5. Sampling -- 6. Ethnography -- 7. Grounded Theory -- 8. Phenomenology: Philosophy and Enquiry -- 9. Feminist Approaches and Qualitative Research -- 10. Focus Groups -- 11. Additional Approaches -- 12. The Search for Truth in Qualitative Research -- 13. Writing Up Qualitative Research -- 14. Problematic Issues -- 15. Computers in Qualitative Research -- 16. Supervision in Qualitative Research |
| Summary |
Key topics including ethical issues, ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology and problems within research are highlighted, with specific attention given to factors which aid qualitative research |
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Qualitative Research for Nurses begins by exploring the nature of qualitative enquiry and placing it within the wider context of research. The following chapters consider the steps in the research process from the initial stages of formulating the research question to writing the proposal. The book goes on to discuss the major qualitative research approaches in detail. Practical guidelines for data collection are given, as well as advice and guidance on the format for presenting a research report including methodology, results and discussion. Writing in a clear and accessible style, the authors draw on their considerable experience and expertise |
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Developing an understanding of human experience which focuses on caring, communication and interaction is essential for health professionals. Through using qualitative research approaches to examine the experiences of patients and health care professionals and to evaluate health care, researchers are able to adopt a person-centred and holistic perspective |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Research -- Methodology.
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Nursing -- Research.
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Qualitative research.
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Nursing Research -- methods.
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Nursing Research -- methods.
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Nursing.
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Research.
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| Author |
Wheeler, Stephanie.
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| LC no. |
95026498 |
| ISBN |
0632037652 |
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