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Analysing qualitative interview data: addressing issues of validity and reliability

J V Appleton1

  • 1School of Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|November 1, 1995
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This study addresses rigor in qualitative nursing research, focusing on enhancing validity and reliability in interview data. It explores the health visitor

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Research
  • Qualitative Methods
  • Child Protection

Background:

  • Qualitative research methods have gained prominence in nursing over the past two decades.
  • Critical issues of validity and reliability are frequently neglected in published nursing research.
  • Ensuring rigor in qualitative studies is essential for credible findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the methodological steps taken to ensure rigor in a qualitative nursing study.
  • To explicate the strategies employed to address validity and reliability in qualitative interview data.
  • To examine the health visitor's role in identifying and supporting vulnerable families within child protection contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design.
  • In-depth interviews with health visitors.

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  • Systematic approach to ensuring data validity and reliability.

    • Main Results:

    • The paper outlines specific techniques for enhancing the trustworthiness of qualitative interview data.
    • Strategies discussed aim to improve the accuracy and dependability of findings related to health visitor practice.
    • The study provides a framework for rigorous qualitative data analysis in nursing.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing validity and reliability is crucial for strengthening qualitative nursing research.
    • The described methods offer practical guidance for researchers seeking to enhance the rigor of their qualitative studies.
    • Improved rigor in qualitative research can lead to more robust evidence for practice, particularly in child protection.