Interpretive Methodologies in Qualitative Nursing Research

Curtis, Alexa Colgrove; Keeler, Courtney

doi:10.1097/01.naj.0000890224.65902.0a

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“…The reader is referred to the articles in this series on qualitative analysis for further consideration of qualitative sampling. 3,4…”

Section: Sample Size and Research Designmentioning

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Sample Size Planning in Quantitative Nursing Research

Curtis,

Keeler

2023

AJN, American Journal of Nursing

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Editor's note: This is the 18th article in a series on clinical research by nurses. The series is designed to be used as a resource for nurses to understand the concepts and principles essential to research. Each column will present the concepts that underpin evidence-based practice—from research design to data interpretation. To see all the articles in the series, go to https://links.lww.com/AJN/A204.

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“…The reader is referred to the articles in this series on qualitative analysis for further consideration of qualitative sampling. 3,4…”

Section: Sample Size and Research Designmentioning

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“…This article explores sample size considerations for quantitative studies. The reader is referred to the articles in this series on qualitative analysis for further consideration of qualitative sampling 3, 4…”

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confidence: 99%

Sample Size Planning in Quantitative Nursing Research

Curtis,

Keeler

2023

AJN, American Journal of Nursing

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A Critical Comparison of Focused Ethnography and Interpretive Phenomenology in Nursing Research

Opara,

Petrucka

2024

Global Qualitative Nursing Research

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Choosing an appropriate qualitative methodology in nursing research is a researcher’s first step before beginning a study. Such a step is critical as the selected qualitative methodology should be congruent with the research questions, study assumptions, data gathering and analysis to promote the utility of such research in enhancing nursing knowledge. In this paper, we compare focused ethnography by Roper and Shapira and interpretive phenomenology by Benner. Though these methodologies are naturalistic and appear similar, both have different methodological underpinnings. The historical, ontological, epistemological, and axiological philosophy guiding each methodology are described. In addition, the methodological underpinnings of both methodologies and a justification for use in nursing research are provided. This paper will assist future researchers who aim to employ these methodologies in nursing research.

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Unveiling the burden of COPD: perspectives on a patient-reported outcome measure to support communication in outpatient consultations—an interview study among patients

Gronhaug,

Farver-Vestergaard,

Frølund

et al. 2024

Front. Rehabil. Sci.

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IntroductionChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) profoundly affects physical, psychological, and social aspects of life, yet these issues often remain unaddressed. Patient-Reported Outcomes Measures (PROM) have the potential to address these issues by promoting person-centered communication. However, their impact in COPD practice remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate how patients with COPD perceive the usefulness of a new holistic PROM for general palliative care (PRO-Pall) before and during outpatient consultations.MethodsSemi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with patients diagnosed with moderate to very severe COPD, 2-5 days after consultation at a respiratory outpatient clinic in Denmark. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed inductively using qualitative content analysis.ResultsNine patients (five males; mean age: 66 years) participated in the study with four themes emerging: (1) Unlocking thoughts: Completing PRO-Pall stimulated patients’ self-reflection, which revealed previously overlooked COPD-related issues, particularly psychosocial challenges. (2) Unmasking concerns: Patients felt encouraged to be honest, rather than concealing their concerns. (3) Breaking the ice: PRO-Pall responses enabled direct questioning by healthcare professionals during consultations, initiating discussions on patients’ sensitive yet vital COPD-related matters. (4) Deepening the dialogue: Healthcare professionals’ targeted and attentive approach fostered more holistic and meaningful discussions, providing most patients with a deeper understanding of psychosocial issues affecting their well-being.ConclusionCompleting PRO-Pall prior to outpatient consultations prompted most patients with COPD to unveil previously unacknowledged psychosocial challenges. During consultations, addressing these challenges initiated open discussions on individual concerns, enhancing most patients’ understanding of the multifaceted burden of COPD.

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Interpretive Methodologies in Qualitative Nursing Research

Cited by 3 publications

References 6 publications

Sample Size Planning in Quantitative Nursing Research

Sample Size Planning in Quantitative Nursing Research

A Critical Comparison of Focused Ethnography and Interpretive Phenomenology in Nursing Research

Unveiling the burden of COPD: perspectives on a patient-reported outcome measure to support communication in outpatient consultations—an interview study among patients

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