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NVivo 8 and consistency in data analysis: reflecting on the use of a qualitative data analysis program

15 April 2011

Nurse Researcher

General

Aim Qualitative data analysis is a complex process and demands clear thinking on the part of the analyst. However, a number of deficiencies may obstruct the research...

Qualitative data analysis using data displays

01 January 2005

Nurse Researcher

General

The amount of data generated in qualitative research can be difficult to manage. In this paper Tracey Williamson and Andrew Long discuss how the use of data displays...

Measuring the patient experience

21 October 2011

Nurse Researcher

General

Aim This paper examines the complex issues of measuring the patient experience and evaluating the quality of health care. It discusses the use of surveys, patient...

Using unstructured diaries for primary data collection

15 May 2015

Nurse Researcher

Grounded theory

Aim To give a reflective account of using unstructured handwritten diaries as a method of collecting qualitative data. Background Diaries are primarily used in...

Practical strategies to avoid the pitfalls in grounded theory research

01 July 2010

Nurse Researcher

General

How can grounded theory researchers develop integrated conceptual analysis? In this paper, the authors use lessons learnt during a study of clinical judgment in...

Qualitative case study data analysis: an example from practice

15 May 2015

Nurse Researcher

Data analysis

Aim To illustrate an approach to data analysis in qualitative case study methodology. Background There is often little detail in case study research about how data...

Use of interviews in nursing research

24 June 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Conducting interviews is one of the most common ways of collecting data in healthcare research. In particular, interviews are associated with qualitative research,...