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Understanding qualitative research: a school nurse perspective.

Lisa Broussard¹

¹College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Lafayette, LA, USA.

The Journal of School Nursing : the Official Publication of the National Association of School Nurses

|July 22, 2006

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School nurses are increasingly using qualitative research methods to explore their practice. This article details major qualitative approaches like ethnography and phenomenology for school nursing studies.

Area of Science:

Nursing Research
Qualitative Methodologies
Educational Health

Background:

Growing trend of school nurses conducting research.
Increasing use of qualitative methods in school nursing studies.
Need for understanding diverse qualitative approaches in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of major qualitative research methods.
To illustrate the application of these methods in school nursing.
To discuss ethical considerations and rigor in qualitative research.

Main Methods:

Ethnography
Phenomenology
Grounded Theory
Historical Research

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Main Results:

Detailed descriptions of four primary qualitative methods.
Examples of school nursing research utilizing these methods.
Discussion of additional qualitative designs and their relevance.

Conclusions:

Qualitative methods offer valuable insights into school nursing practice.
Understanding these methods enhances research quality and scope.
Ethical considerations and scientific rigor are paramount in qualitative research.