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Case study methodology in nurse migration research: an integrative review
Michelle Freeman1, Andrea Baumann, Anita Fisher
1School of Nursing, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8N 3Z5. mfreeman@uwindsor.ca
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|May 5, 2012
Summary
Nurse migration and global shortages impact healthcare access. This review highlights the need for more case study research to understand the complexities of nurse migration, urging nurses to lead these studies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Health Services Management
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Global nursing shortages are exacerbated by nurse migration.
- This migration impacts healthcare service delivery and accessibility worldwide.
- Understanding the drivers and consequences of nurse migration is critical.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an integrative review of case study methodology (CSM) in nurse migration research.
- To identify trends in the application of CSM within this field.
- To assess the contribution of CSM to understanding nurse migration.
Main Methods:
- Integrative literature review.
- Analysis of studies employing case study methodology in nurse migration research.
- Categorization of studies by location, researcher demographics, and explored themes.
Main Results:
- Identified the geographical distribution and origins of studies utilizing CSM in nurse migration.
- Cataloged the key themes and research questions addressed by these studies.
- Highlighted a gap in the literature regarding the "how" and "why" of nurse migration.
Conclusions:
- Case study methodology is valuable but underutilized in nurse migration research.
- Further research using CSM is essential to address complex questions about nurse migration.
- Nurses should assume leadership roles in conducting and disseminating this research.
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