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Making use of qualitative research.
Marlene Zichi Cohen1, David L Kahn, Richard H Steeves
1The University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, School of Nursing, USA.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
|May 31, 2002
Summary
Authors of qualitative oncology research emphasize using findings for future studies and communication. This highlights the critical role of language in understanding health and illness experiences.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Qualitative Research
- Health Communication
Background:
- Bridging the gap between research and practice is crucial in healthcare.
- Understanding how research findings are utilized is essential for evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze how authors of qualitative oncology research discuss the application of their findings.
- To identify common themes in the implications sections of qualitative oncology research articles.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative analysis of the "implications" sections was performed.
- Forty-two articles published between 1995 and 2001, indexed in Medline or CINAHL, were reviewed.
- Identified categories included implications for future research and communication.
Main Results:
- Authors primarily discussed implications for future research and communication strategies.
- The importance of precise language in describing health and illness was a recurring theme.
- Selected quotes illustrated the identified categories and subcategories.
Conclusions:
- Qualitative oncology research authors actively consider the dissemination and application of their findings.
- Effective communication of research outcomes is vital for advancing oncology practice and patient understanding.
- The study underscores the significance of language in the context of health and illness within oncology research.