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Obtaining access to data sources: an exploration of method, problems and possible solutions.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|July 1, 1980
Summary
Gaining access to Scottish psychiatric hospital data presents administrative hurdles. Recommendations are provided for researchers and policymakers to streamline the research data access process.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Research Methodology
- Psychiatric Services
Background:
- Accessing research data in psychiatric hospitals involves navigating complex administrative structures.
- Previous research has not adequately addressed the specific challenges of data access in this setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze the problems encountered when seeking permission to gather data from patients and staff in Scottish psychiatric hospitals.
- To propose recommendations for minimizing difficulties in accessing research data sources.
Main Methods:
- The study discusses the application of Flanagan's Critical Incident Technique for data collection.
- It details the administrative routes and levels encountered when seeking access.
Main Results:
- Key problems identified include varying administrative levels for initial requests, diverse permission routes, and significant time delays in obtaining access.
- These administrative barriers can impede the progress of essential psychiatric research.
Conclusions:
- Short-term recommendations focus on practical strategies for nurse researchers to minimize access problems.
- Long-term recommendations advocate for policy changes, such as increased nurse representation on research and ethical committees, to improve overall research access.