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Exploring the effect of conducting sensitive research
The term ‘sensitive research’ has become recognised in health and social care...
Development of a violence tool in the emergency hospital setting
Violence against nurses is an on-going issue in healthcare settings, and is...
The concept analysis of therapeutic misconception
The concept of therapeutic misconception is explored following the Wilson method of...
Choosing between Glaser and Strauss: an example
Choosing between Glaserian and Straussian grounded theory when selecting a...
Practical strategies to avoid the pitfalls in grounded theory research
How can grounded theory researchers develop integrated conceptual analysis? In this...
Classic grounded theory: a framework for contemporary application
While undertaking a qualitative exploration of the role of lecturers in helping...
The role and place of knowledge and literature in grounded theory
Grounded theory has existed for more than 40 years and has proved a successful and...
Participant overexposure and the role of researcher judgement
Ethical conduct discussion often focuses on decisions made before and during the...
Exploring how Heideggerian philosophy underpins phenomenolgical research
This paper demonstrates the methodological implications of using Heideggerian...
Storytelling: an approach that can help to develop resilience
Storytelling in risk management
The safe and competent use of complex medical devices requires training for...
Who am I and what am I doing? Becoming a qualitative research interviewer
Qualitative research can be influenced by the researcher’s role in the study. Here...
Nursing research or research nursing? Two separate terms, two separate careers
The terms ‘nursing research’ and ‘research nursing’ are often confused, although...
Clarifying case study research: examples from practice
Increasingly, nurse researchers are using case studies to explore phenomena in...
Preparing for thesis and viva: some practicalities
Presenting a thesis and then undertaking the viva is challenging even for the most...
Research in prison: a researcher-practitioner’s view
The prevalence of physical and mental health problems is high in prisoners compared...
Narrative and narrative enquiry in health and social sciences
Increasingly, narrative and life story are being used in health and social sciences...
Phenomenology and participant feedback: convention or contention?
Steps to enhance the rigour of qualitative research are much debated in nursing...