Exploring the benefits of a subjective approach in qualitative nursing research

Schutz, Susan

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.1994.tb02374.x

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“…34 Qualitative research emphasizes the meaningfulness of the findings that are achieved by recognizing the subjective involvement of the researcher with the participants and its potential to generate more valid and meaningful information. 35…”

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The impact on the family of terminal restlessness and its management

Brajtman

2003

Palliat Med

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The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the impact of terminal restlessness and its management upon family members who were witness to the event. Approximately 25%-85% of terminally ill patients may experience the symptoms associated with terminal restlessness during the hours or days before their death. They may be physically agitated and cognitively impaired and often appear to be suffering. Treatment of these severe symptoms usually involves the use of sedating medications that can affect these patients' ability to communicate with their families. Using a phenomenological research approach, two focus groups and 20 individual interviews were held with bereaved family members and hospice staff. A content analysis of the data resulted in the emergence of several core themes that reflected the participants' perceptions and experiences; the multidimensionality of suffering, the need for communication, feelings of ambivalence, the need for information and sensitivity and respect. It is suggested that the development and implementation of a multiprofessional team protocol could address the specific concerns, information and care needs of these families at this critical time.

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The impact on the family of terminal restlessness and its management

Brajtman

2003

Palliat Med

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“…After the selective coding process, both colleagues were given copies of coding exemplars and the original transcripts from which these were drawn. Peer verification as a method of ensuring rigor has been criticised by researchers [22,23] who stated that it is unlikely that two people will interpret data in the same way because the production of themes and categories depends upon the unique creative processes between the researcher and the data. Others argued that the process of verification encourages thoroughness, adding that whether this is carried out by a conscientious researcher, by a team or by experts is immaterial, what matters is that a systematic process was followed [24].…”

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‘Familiarity’ as a key factor influencing rural family carers’ experience of the nursing home placement of an older relative: a qualitative study

Ryan¹,

McKenna²

2013

BMC Health Serv Res

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BackgroundAdmission to a nursing home is generally regarded as a stressful time for older people and their carers. Although the choice of home is significant in facilitating a more positive transition, few studies have explored this issue in detail, particularly in the context of rural communities. With a worldwide ageing population and an increasing demand for long-term care facilities, it is important to highlight the factors that can improve the experience of entry to long-term care and the role of nursing home staff in facilitating a more positive transition for older people and their families.MethodsThe overall aim of this qualitative study was to explore rural family carers’ experience of the nursing home placement of an older relative. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 29 relatives of nursing home residents. Participants were selected from a large health and social care trust in the United Kingdom. Data were analysed using grounded theory principles and procedures and NVivo software.ResultsRural family carers had a strong sense of familiarity with the nursing homes in their area and this appeared to permeate all aspects of their experience. Carers who reported a high degree of familiarity appeared to experience a more positive transition than others. This familiarity was influenced by the high degree of social capital that was present in the rural community where the study was conducted. This familiarity, in turn, influenced the choice of nursing home and the responses of family carers. The theory that emerged suggests that familiarity was the key factor influencing rural family carers’ experience of the nursing home placement of an older relative.ConclusionsThe population of the world is ageing and nursing homes are increasingly providing care to older people with multiple and complex needs. This study makes an important contribution to the ways in which the move to long term care can be managed more effectively by increasing awareness of the importance of familiarity, stability and social capital in the lives of older people and their carers.

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“…It is worth considering that there may be some truth in the argument that if the nurse researcher holds back then maybe the participant will hold back (Wilde, 1992;Schutz, 1994;Chesney, 2001;Carolan, 2003). After all, participants cannot be expected to give all the time.…”

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Split personalities: Role conflict between the nurse and the nurse researcher

Colbourne

Sque

2004

NT Research

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This paper is a personal account of the nurse-nurse researcher role conflict encountered while conducting a qualitative research study. Difficulties in the transition from a clinical post to a nurse researcher role are described and the experiences of other authors dealing with such a role change are used to illustrate potential resolutions. An understanding of the concept of reflexivity is offered and a description of how this can be applied to consider the impact of 'the self' on the research. The paper suggests a solution to the well-known role conflict encountered by nurse researchers: including the nurse in the process of research, and being confident about taking a personal investigative approach. It is argued that drawing on the interactive skills of the nurse can benefit and not detract from the research process.

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Exploring the benefits of a subjective approach in qualitative nursing research

Cited by 51 publications

References 12 publications

The impact on the family of terminal restlessness and its management

The impact on the family of terminal restlessness and its management

‘Familiarity’ as a key factor influencing rural family carers’ experience of the nursing home placement of an older relative: a qualitative study

Split personalities: Role conflict between the nurse and the nurse researcher

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