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Language and nursing research

P L Munhall

    NLN Publications
    |August 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Nurses need descriptive language to authentically share patient experiences and nursing beliefs. Qualitative research methods offer a congruent paradigm for understanding nursing

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Qualitative Research Methodology

    Background:

    • Nurses require specialized language to articulate their experiences and beliefs within the nursing world.
    • Phenomena experienced by nurses often exist as isolated events, awaiting description to gain significance.
    • There is a need to define nursing's unique contributions to patient health and well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of language in authentic nursing practice and professional existence.
    • To explore how qualitative research methods align with nursing's worldview and research paradigms.
    • To provide a framework for conceptualizing the abstract and concrete meanings in nurse-patient interactions.

    Main Methods:

    • The chapter advocates for the use of qualitative research methods in nursing.

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  • It draws upon Paterson's (1978) work to highlight the importance of language in nursing.
  • Table 1-9 is presented as an illustration of qualitative research language.

    • Main Results:

    • Qualitative research methods are presented as a suitable paradigm for nursing.
    • The chapter underscores the necessity of descriptive language for nurses to convey their experiences and beliefs.
    • The significance of articulating the shared human experience between nurse and patient is highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Qualitative research methods are congruent with nursing's worldview and can enhance authentic practice.
    • Developing a rich descriptive language is essential for nurses to claim and communicate their unique contributions.
    • Further exploration of qualitative methods is encouraged for nursing research and practice.