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Changing emphasis in nursing research
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|May 8, 1994
Summary
Nursing research is shifting towards qualitative methods like phenomenology to understand patient needs. This approach aligns with humanistic nursing and offers valuable patient perspectives, moving research beyond a limited scope.
Area of Science:
- Nursing research methodology
- Qualitative research in healthcare
- Humanistic philosophy in nursing
Background:
- Growing emphasis on qualitative studies over quantitative research in nursing.
- The Scope of Professional Practice (UKCC, 1992) advocates for understanding patient needs.
- Phenomenology aligns with nursing's humanistic underpinnings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the value of phenomenology in nursing research.
- To underscore the importance of uncovering patient and client needs.
- To advocate for broader engagement in nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Exploration of phenomenology as a research methodology.
- Analysis of its connection to nursing's humanistic philosophy.
- Review of insights gained from phenomenological studies in nursing.
Main Results:
- Phenomenology effectively reveals patient and client perspectives.
- It provides valuable insights into health and hospitalization experiences.
- This methodology supports the professional practice aim of understanding patient needs.
Conclusions:
- Phenomenology is a valuable qualitative approach for nursing research.
- It enhances understanding of the patient experience.
- Nursing research should expand its scope and collaborative efforts.