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Introduction to qualitative research.

Marsha L Cirgin Ellett1, Carol C Beausang

  • 1Indiana University School of Nursing Family Health, Rm. 451L, 1111 Middle Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5107, USA. mlellett@iupui.edu

Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
|February 21, 2002
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This article introduces nurses to qualitative research methods, defining key terms and exploring study types. It highlights the value of qualitative research in gastroenterology nursing, using infant colic as a case study.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Qualitative Methodology
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Practicing nurses require an understanding of diverse research methodologies.
  • Qualitative research offers unique insights into patient experiences and clinical phenomena.
  • Familiarity with research principles enhances evidence-based practice in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce practicing nurses to the fundamentals of qualitative research.
  • To define key qualitative research terms and discuss relevant philosophy of science.
  • To describe various types of qualitative studies and their application in nursing.

Main Methods:

  • Definition of core qualitative research terminology.
  • Brief discussion of the philosophy of science underpinning qualitative inquiry.

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  • Description of different qualitative study designs.
  • Exemplification through a hermeneutic phenomenological study of infant colic.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses will gain a foundational understanding of qualitative research principles.
    • Familiarity with different qualitative approaches, including phenomenology.
    • Introduction to criteria for critically appraising qualitative research studies.
    • Demonstration of qualitative research's utility in gastroenterology nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Qualitative research is a valuable tool for gastroenterology nursing.
    • Understanding qualitative research enhances nurses' ability to interpret and utilize study findings.
    • The article provides a framework for evaluating the rigor of qualitative studies in clinical practice.