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Phenomenology: one way to understand nursing practice
1Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
International Journal of Nursing Studies
|April 1, 1993
Summary
This review explores qualitative research methods in nursing, advocating for phenomenology to capture real-world practice insights from nurses and patients. It highlights phenomenology
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Qualitative Methodology
- Phenomenology
Background:
- Nursing practice is situated in complex, real-world settings.
- Understanding nursing requires insights from those directly involved: nurses and patients.
- Existing qualitative research debates necessitate a focus on practice-relevant methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the merits of qualitative research in nursing.
- To advocate for research methods that generate meaning from lived experiences in nursing practice.
- To propose phenomenology as a suitable approach for nursing research.
Main Methods:
- Review of scholarly debates on qualitative research.
- Examination of phenomenological inquiry principles.
- Analysis of existing phenomenological studies in nursing.
Main Results:
- Qualitative research offers valuable insights into nursing.
- Phenomenology is well-suited to explore the lived experiences of nurses and patients.
- Phenomenological research can generate rich, meaningful data from practice settings.
Conclusions:
- Phenomenology is a strong candidate for understanding nursing practice.
- Research methods should prioritize capturing the perspectives of nurses and patients.
- Further application of phenomenological methods in nursing research is encouraged.