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Methodological considerations when using ethnography to explore home care.
1School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales.
Nurse Researcher
|August 31, 2019
Summary
Ethnography in patients' homes offers rich insights into home medical technologies. Adapting ethnographic methods is key for understanding patient and family experiences with home healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Healthcare Ethnography
- Home Medical Technologies
Background:
- Ethnography is established in healthcare research, particularly for exploring culture in clinical settings.
- Its application to home medical technologies is less common, despite increasing home-based care.
- This gap is significant as patients manage more care at home.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore methodological considerations for ethnographic research conducted in patients' homes.
- To examine the culture of patients and families managing peritoneal dialysis at home.
- To provide insights applicable to studying home medical technologies.
Main Methods:
- Ethnographic approach involving direct observation in participants' homes.
- Detailed field notes, including text and diagrams, were recorded.
- Methods were adapted to minimize intrusion and protect participant privacy.
Main Results:
- Home-based ethnography yields holistic and rich data on patient and family experiences.
- Observation in the home setting requires careful adaptation of traditional ethnographic techniques.
- The researcher's role, including caregiving, can influence the ethnographic process.
Conclusions:
- Ethnography is valuable for understanding the impact of home medical technologies.
- Methodological adaptations are crucial for successful ethnographic research in home environments.
- Findings can inform healthcare professionals and policymakers regarding home-based patient care.
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