Читать книгу Fundamentals of Qualitative Phenomenological Nursing Research - Brigitte S. Cypress - Страница 20

Qualitative research uses a naturalistic approach that seeks to understand phenomena in context‐specific settings in order to make sense of them and interpret them in terms of the meaning people bring to them. It contributes to the humanizing of healthcare as it addresses topics of health and illness. It does not have firm or rigid guidelines, and it takes time to conduct. Some of the methods that can be used for a qualitative inquiry are narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, case study, and ethnography. Although the study design emerges during the inquiry, it follows the pattern of scientific research. Researchers collect data rigorously in natural settings over a period of time and analyze them inductively to establish patterns or themes. Ethical decisions and considerations around rigor and trustworthiness are continuously threaded throughout the study. The final report presents the active voices of participants and a description and interpretation of the meaning of the phenomenon, including the reflexivity of the researcher.