Examining characteristics of descriptive phenomenological nursing studies: A scoping review

Shorey, Shefaly; Ng, Esperanza Debby

doi:10.1111/jan.15244

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“…Finlay (2014) and Zahavi (2019) have further detailed some of the variations in the analysis process. In a recently published scoping review of descriptive phenomenology studies ( N = 103) in the nursing literature, Shorey and Ng (2022) found many methodological and quality issues within this body of work, which were incongruent with the philosophical ground upon which this method stands. Their findings speak to the complexity and skill needed to conduct this type of research.…”

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Phenomenology: Researching the Lived Experience

Dodgson¹

2023

J Hum Lact

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When a researcher aims to describe how other human beings make meaning from their lived experiences using the participants' own words, phenomenology is the appropriate research methodology. "It explores the lifeworld of the subjects and seeks to understand what matters to them and how they make sense of what they experience" (Zahavi, 2019, p. 117). Although conducting a phenomenological study has similarities to other qualitative research approaches, it has many unique aspects. It is a conceptual approach with specific assumptions about how people experience others and their environments and a research methodology. In this article, I aim to articulate the uniqueness of phenomenological approaches for health science research, and to familiarize the reader with the complexities inherent in conducting and evaluating this type of work.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Phenomenology: Researching the Lived Experience

Dodgson¹

2023

J Hum Lact

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“…In descriptive phenomenology, the researcher's objective is to obtain transcendental subjectivity (Lopez & Willis, 2004). It is described as a state in which the researcher's influence on the inquiry is continuously reviewed, and biases and presumptions are neutralized not to influence the subject being studied (Shorey & Ng, 2022). This study aimed to investigate the common experience of the millennial mom's information search stages in the decision-making process when choosing a birthplace.…”

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Exploring Millennial Mom Information Search Stages in the Birthplace Decision-Making Process: A Phenomenological Study

2023

JIBM

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Birthplace is a vital decision phase in a woman's life. Deciding a birthplace involved a meticulous information search. Previously, health professionals had played a significant role in providing the required information and influencing the birthplace decision through the paternalistic approach. The existing research is not tailored to understand the birthplace decision process from consumers' perspectives. Most studies employed the health decision model and tailored it to medical outcomes. Incorporating and exploring the consumer EBM model delve in-depth into how millennial moms utilize information sources and their own experiences for their birthplace decision. This study's objective focused on exploring millennial moms lived experiences in information search stages in choosing their birthplace. This study employed qualitative descriptive phenomenology. Six participants were involved. The participants are selected based on the pre-determined selection criteria using maximum variation sampling techniques. Data are collected using semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using Collaizzi's descriptive phenomenology analysis. The finding indicated four main themes: (i) Consumer perspective, (ii) internal information search, (iii) external information source, and (iv) Experience influence level of involvement of the information Search Stages. This study is beneficial to service providers, policymakers, marketers, and behaviorists to tailor their products, disseminate service information, and target their audience.

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“…Data triangulation was performed to establish a comprehensive understanding of an experience by comparing and exploring emerging concepts among the participants of different service providers (Fusch et al, 2018; Patton, 1999). Colaizzi's seven‐step phenomenological analysis method was performed to understand the essence of the shared experiences and perspectives (Shorey & Ng, 2022). However, because these steps should not be seen as a linear approach and could be applied flexibly by moving forward and backward between steps (McLeod, 2001; Sanders, 2003), Step 7 was brought forward to Step 4 to improve the response rate of member checking of initial codes since the participants were practising nurses with demanding schedules.…”

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Home‐based care nurses' lived experiences and perceived competency needs: A phenomenological study

Rusli

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Speed

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J Nursing Management

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Aim: The aim of this work is to explore home-based care nurses' practice experiences in order to understand their competency and needs. Background:The demand for home-based care is increasing in many countries.Nurses perform a broader range of competencies with a significant degree of independence in home-based care. However, little is known about nurses' day-to-day experiences and their perceived competency and needs. Methods:The study adopted a descriptive phenomenological design. Individual interviews with 17 nurses from four service providers were performed. Colaizzi's analysis method was used for data analysis. Reflective diary approaches were adopted to guide the bracketing process.Results: Following data analysis, four themes emerged: (1) Full spectrum of patient care, (2) autonomy in nursing practice, (3) beliefs in person-centred care and (4) enhancing supportive systems. Conclusion:Findings suggest a need for better understanding of the broader scope of nursing practice in home-based care to improve nurses' transition experience. This includes performing autonomous assessments, making decisions and managing social related matters.Implications for nursing management: It should be a priority to identify a clear scope of practices in home-based nursing care in order for organizations to improve nurses' readiness for and experiences in home-based care. Nursing leaders should also expand practical experience opportunities in home-based care to transitioning nurses with supportive workplace systems.

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Examining characteristics of descriptive phenomenological nursing studies: A scoping review

Cited by 61 publications

References 89 publications

Phenomenology: Researching the Lived Experience

Phenomenology: Researching the Lived Experience

Exploring Millennial Mom Information Search Stages in the Birthplace Decision-Making Process: A Phenomenological Study

Home‐based care nurses' lived experiences and perceived competency needs: A phenomenological study

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