An overview of research designs relevant to nursing: part 2: qualitative research designs

Authors

  • Martha Driessnack University of Iowa; College of Nursing
  • Valmi D. Sousa University of North Carolina at Charlotte; College of Health and Human Services
  • Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes University of São Paulo; Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000400025

Keywords:

nursing research, qualitative analysis, methodology, nursing

Abstract

This second article of the series An Overview of Research Designs Relevant to Nursing presents qualitative research designs. Phenomenological, ground theory, ethnography, narrative inquiry, and other related qualitative-related research methodologies are described. In addition, the importance of qualitative research as groundwork for quantitative studies is discussed. This link between qualitative and quantitative research is fundamental to promote evidence-based nursing practice.

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Published

2007-08-01

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Vol. 15 No. 4 (2007)

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An overview of research designs relevant to nursing: part 2: qualitative research designs. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(4), 684-688. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000400025