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Analysing qualitative research data using computer software.

Ella McLafferty1, Alistair H Farley

  • 1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.

Nursing Times
|July 11, 2006
PubMed
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Clinical nurses increasingly conduct qualitative research. This paper explores the pros and cons of using computer software for qualitative data management and analysis, noting a lack of recent publications to support claims of increased software use.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Qualitative Methodology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Clinical nurses are increasingly engaging in qualitative research.
  • Computer software packages are available for managing and analyzing qualitative data.
  • The purported rise in the use of these software packages lacks empirical support in recent literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing computer software for qualitative data management and analysis.
  • To provide a balanced perspective on the adoption of technology in qualitative nursing research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent publications on qualitative data analysis software.
  • Discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis.

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Main Results:

  • While qualitative research is growing among nurses, evidence of increased software adoption is limited.
  • Specific advantages and disadvantages of using software for qualitative data analysis were identified.

Conclusions:

  • Further investigation is needed to understand the actual extent of computer software use in qualitative nursing research.
  • Nurses should carefully consider the benefits and limitations when deciding whether to employ software for qualitative data analysis.