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Developing and documenting a qualitative methodology.

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  • 1John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 1, 1991
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This study explored the nursing routine of taking vital signs observations, revealing insights into the practice. Understanding this routine is crucial for improving the validity and reliability of qualitative nursing research.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Healthcare Ethnography

Background:

  • The routine of 'doing the obs' (nursing observations of vital signs) is a fundamental aspect of patient care.
  • The underlying rationale and practical execution of this routine warrant deeper examination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the phenomenon of nursing vital signs observations using an ethnographic approach.
  • To explore the rationale behind the routine of 'doing the obs' in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Employed an ethnographic approach involving fieldwork in a hospital ward.
  • Conducted non-participant observations of nurses performing their duties.
  • Performed short interviews with nursing staff to gather their perspectives.

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Main Results:

  • The study provided detailed insights into the practicalities and rationale of nursing vital signs observations.
  • The researcher's experience highlighted the complexities of the research process in a clinical environment.

Conclusions:

  • Disseminating accounts of ethnographic fieldwork offers valuable insights for future researchers.
  • Such detailed accounts are vital for establishing the validity and reliability of qualitative research in nursing.