Use of a computer software program for qualitative analyses--Part 1: Introduction to NUD.IST

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Health Sciences

Background:

• NUD.IST (Non-numerical Unstructured Data Indexing, Searching, and Theorizing) is an efficient software for qualitative data analysis.
• Limited literature exists on NUD.IST for nurse researchers.
• This article introduces NUD.IST and its application in a qualitative study.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the features of NUD.IST software to nurse researchers.
• To demonstrate the utility of NUD.IST in a qualitative study investigating dyspnea stimuli.
• To highlight NUD.IST's role in efficient qualitative data management.

Main Methods:

• Utilized NUD.IST version 3.0 for qualitative data analysis.
• Applied NUD.IST to a study focusing on dyspnea stimuli.
• Employed NUD.IST for text segment extraction, retrieval, and tracking.

Main Results:

• NUD.IST significantly reduced clerical tasks associated with coding and data retrieval.
• The software facilitated quick identification of commonalities and patterns within the dyspnea stimuli data.
• NUD.IST proved effective in managing and analyzing qualitative data.

Conclusions:

• NUD.IST is a valuable tool for nurse researchers conducting qualitative data analysis.
• The software enhances efficiency in managing, coding, and retrieving qualitative data.
• NUD.IST aids in identifying patterns crucial for theoretical development in nursing studies.