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Revisiting case study as a nursing research design
Jeanine E Gangeness1, Eleanor Yurkovich
1Department of Nursing, Bemidji State University, Minnesota, United States.
Nurse Researcher
|August 11, 2006
Summary
This study explores case study research for nurses, detailing its theoretical foundations, design, data collection, and analysis. It highlights case study research as a holistic nursing inquiry method suitable for diverse populations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Inquiry
Background:
- Case study research offers a holistic approach for nursing inquiry.
- It is adaptable to various patient populations and clinical contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the core components of case study research for nursing applications.
- To demonstrate the utility of a population-based, multiple-case study design.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of theoretical underpinnings of case study research.
- Examination of design methodologies, including data triangulation.
- Application of a planned population-based, multiple-case explanatory study.
Main Results:
- Case study research provides a robust framework for in-depth investigation.
- Multiple-case designs enhance the generalizability of findings within specific populations.
- Integration of diverse data sources strengthens the validity of results.
Conclusions:
- Case study research is a valuable and versatile methodology for nursing scholarship.
- The presented framework supports rigorous application of case study research in nursing.
- Further research utilizing population-based, multiple-case studies is encouraged.
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