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Lessons from the experience of using a video camera for research
1Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London.
Nursing Times
|October 19, 1999
Summary
This study explores using video cameras for nurse-patient communication research in real-world settings. It offers practical solutions for challenges in filming participants to improve data collection methods.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Methods
- Communication Studies
Background:
- Observational data collection is crucial in healthcare research.
- Filming nurse-patient interactions presents unique methodological challenges.
- Previous research has not fully addressed practical field-filming issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the practical and theoretical challenges of using video cameras in field research.
- To identify the advantages and disadvantages of filming nurse-patient communication.
- To propose strategies for overcoming common problems encountered during video data collection.
Main Methods:
- Field-based video recording of nurse-patient interactions.
- Qualitative analysis of methodological issues and participant filming.
- Development of practical strategies based on identified challenges.
Main Results:
- Video recording offers rich, contextual data on nurse-patient communication.
- Challenges include participant consent, privacy, and environmental factors.
- Effective strategies involve careful planning, participant rapport, and technical preparation.
Conclusions:
- Video camera use in field settings is feasible for studying nurse-patient communication.
- Addressing practical and ethical issues is key to successful data collection.
- This research provides a guide for researchers employing similar methodologies.