by Immy Holloway (Author), Kathleen Galvin (Author)
Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare
Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence
Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, providing readers with the latest approaches and techniques for gaining insight into people's attitudes, behaviours, value systems, concerns, motivations, aspirations, culture and lifestyles.
From ethnographies to action research, readers will find explorations of data collection, sampling and analysis, including discussions of:
- Interviewing and participant observation, strategies, and procedures
- Trustworthiness and validity, and ensuring the credibility of qualitative research
- A variety of approaches in qualitative research, such as grounded theory, phenomenology and narrative inquiry
Whether you're a postgraduate nursing student, a third-year nursing student on a pre-registration nursing programme, or a qualified nursing and healthcare staff member, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect resource to help you conduct meaningful research with confidence.
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Discover how to conduct qualitative nursing research with confidence
Co-authored by experienced researchers, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare offers practical and applied examples for those who carry out qualitative research in the healthcare arena. With clear explanations of abstract ideas and practical procedures, this updated edition incorporates recent examples in nursing research and developments in the qualitative field, providing readers with the latest approaches and techniques for gaining insight into people's attitudes, behaviours, value systems, concerns, motivations, aspirations, culture and lifestyles.
From ethnographies to action research, readers will find explorations of data collection, sampling and analysis, including discussions of:
- Interviewing and participant observation, strategies, and procedures
- Trustworthiness and validity, and ensuring the credibility of qualitative research
- A variety of approaches in qualitative research, such as grounded theory, phenomenology and narrative inquiry
Whether you're a postgraduate nursing student, a third-year nursing student on a pre-registration nursing programme, or a qualified nursing and healthcare staff member, Qualitative Research in Nursing and Healthcare is the perfect resource to help you conduct meaningful research with confidence.
Author Biography
Immy Holloway is Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at Bournemouth University in the United Kingdom.
Kathleen Galvin is Professor of Nursing Practice in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, United Kingdom.
Number of Pages: 384
Dimensions: 0.79 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN
Publication Date: August 28, 2023
