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Emergency care and narrative knowledge.

Stuart Nairn1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Nottingham, Derby, UK. stuart.nairn@nottingham.ac.uk

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|September 7, 2004
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Narrative knowledge offers unique insights into emergency nursing, capturing experiences often missed by formal research. Embracing these stories enhances understanding of the emotional impact on nurses.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Qualitative Research

Background:

  • Nursing knowledge is influenced by various factors, with a growing emphasis on evidence-based practice.
  • Formal research methods may not capture all forms of nursing knowledge, leading to interest in narrative knowledge.
  • This paper critiques dominant paradigms in nursing knowledge development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the value of narrative in understanding emergency nursing practice.
  • To examine the contribution of narrative to the emotional experiences of clinicians.

Main Methods:

  • Discourse analysis of nursing narratives was conducted in natural settings.
  • The study focused on stories not originally created for research purposes.

Main Results:

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  • Narratives reveal social worlds and knowledge often excluded by formal methods.
  • Contingent and subversive knowledge from narratives aids in understanding the emotional impact of emergency care.

Conclusions:

  • Narrative knowledge possesses its own validity and truth.
  • Incorporating these narratives is essential for a comprehensive understanding of emergency nurses' lived experiences.