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Case study: a bridge across the paradigms.

Lauretta Luck1, Debra Jackson, Kim Usher

  • 1School of Nursing, College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales [corrected] Australia. lauretta.luck@jcu.edu.ca

Nursing Inquiry
|May 17, 2006
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Nurses can leverage case study research for its flexibility in navigating complex clinical settings. This approach offers under-explored potential to bridge traditional research paradigms, enhancing nursing inquiry.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Health Sciences Research

Background:

  • Case study is a well-established tool in health and social sciences.
  • Nurses have historically underutilized case study as a comprehensive research approach.
  • Real-world clinical complexities can challenge methodologically rigid research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the broader adoption of case study as a research methodology in nursing.
  • To highlight the under-explored potential of case study research in nursing.
  • To position case study as a bridge between traditional research paradigms.

Main Methods:

  • The paper presents a conceptual argument for the utility of case study research.
  • It discusses the epistemological, ontological, and methodological flexibility of the case study approach.

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  • The argument is supported by the inherent nature of case study in addressing real-world complexities.

    • Main Results:

    • Case study research offers a flexible framework adaptable to diverse research questions in nursing.
    • It provides a structured yet adaptable approach to inquiry within complex clinical environments.
    • The methodology allows for paradigmatic openness, accommodating the nuances of real-life settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Case study research presents significant, underutilized potential for nursing scholarship.
    • Its flexibility and adaptability make it a valuable tool for bridging research paradigms.
    • Nurses are encouraged to embrace case study for its capacity to address complex clinical phenomena.