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Using the interpretive narrative research method in interdisciplinary research projects.

Laura McQueen1, Lynn Zimmerman

  • 1North Carolina A&T State University, School of Nursing, Greensboro, NC 27411, USA. llmcquee@ncat.edu

The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Interdisciplinary research, combining nursing and education, used interpretive narrative methods to explore Hispanic nurse recruitment and retention. This qualitative approach enhanced the study

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Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary research methodologies
  • Qualitative research in health sciences
  • Nursing and education collaboration

Background:

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration enhances research depth and breadth.
  • Diverse perspectives from nursing and education enrich problem-solving.
  • Previous research may lack interdisciplinary insights into nursing workforce issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Describe the application of interpretive narrative method in an interdisciplinary pilot project.
  • Examine issues concerning the recruitment and retention of Hispanic nurses.
  • Highlight the benefits of qualitative methods for exploring complex social and professional challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the interpretive narrative method, a qualitative research approach.

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  • Employed interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing and education faculty.
  • Conducted a pilot project focusing on Hispanic nurse recruitment and retention.

    • Main Results:

    • The interpretive narrative method proved flexible for interdisciplinary research.
    • This qualitative method effectively elicited comprehensive participant narratives.
    • The approach offered robust possibilities for in-depth analysis of complex issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdisciplinary approaches, particularly with qualitative methods like interpretive narrative, are valuable for in-depth research.
    • The study demonstrates a viable method for exploring critical issues in nursing workforce diversity.
    • Findings support the use of interpretive narrative for understanding and addressing challenges in recruiting and retaining minority healthcare professionals.