However, experts suggest care should be taken that this type of analysis is not confused In some instances thematic analysis may also be used to analyze data Study sample) is considered a primary strategy for data analysis ( Neergaard et al., 2009 Sandelowski,Ģ000). Insights and rich information ( Neergaard et al.,Īnalysis (and in many cases, supplemented by descriptive quantitative data to describe the Maximum variation sampling which has been described as being useful for obtaining broad Fourth, researchers commonly employ purposeful sampling techniques such as Group interviews with minimal to semi-structured interview guides ( Neergaard et al., 2009 Sandelowski,Ģ000). Third, data collection strategies typically involve individual and/or focus
Investigations take them down another path ( Sandelowski,Ģ010). The targeted phenomenon and do not need to stay committed to a theory or framework if their For example, researchers may or may not decide to begin with a theory of Has been described as less theoretical compared to other qualitative approaches ( Neergaard et al., 2009), facilitating flexibility inĬommitment to a theory or framework when designing and conducting a study ( Sandelowski, 2000, 2010). In its natural state ( Sandelowski, 2000). Several QD design features and techniques have been described in the literature.įirst, researchers generally draw from a naturalistic perspective and examine a phenomenon Rather to report on the features of the methods and findings. In this review, we did not have a goal to judge whether QD was done correctly but Methods and findings of studies reported in journal articles (published in 2014) self-labeledĪs QD. Therefore, the purpose of this systematic review was to describe specific characteristics of Furthermore, little is known aboutĬharacteristics of QD as reported in journal-published, nursing-related, qualitative studies. Sondergaard, 2009 Sandelowski, 2000, 2010 Sullivan-Bolyai,īova, & Harper, 2005 Vaismoradi, Turunen, Or report the results of a QD study ( Milne & Oberle,
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Knowledge, only seven articles include specific guidance on how to design, implement, analyze, Regarding QD are found in qualitative research textbooks and publications. Interventions ( Neergaard et al., 2009 Sullivan-Bolyai et al., 2005).ĭespite many strengths and frequent citations of its use, limited discussions Phenomenon is desired or information is sought to develop and refine questionnaires or It is also the label of choice when a straight description of a What, and where of events or experiences and gaining insights from informants regarding a Identified as important and appropriate for research questions focused on discovering the who, QD is a widely cited research tradition and has been
Which are descriptive in nature, particularly for examining health care and nursing-related Qualitative description (QD) is a label used in qualitative research for studies Whether the methods used were reasonable and effective in producing useful findings. These findings, recommendations include encouragement to researchers to provide as manyĭetails as possible regarding the methods of their QD study so that readers can determine Study was limited in the sample and, therefore, in need of increased attention. Finally, justificationįor how a QD approach was chosen and why it would be an appropriate fit for a particular Obtaining rich data and achieving understanding of a phenomenon. Next, flexibility or variability of methods was common and desirable for Most articles included characteristics consistent with limited, available QD definitionsĪnd descriptions. In this review, three primary findings were identified.
Research objectives, design justification, theoretical/philosophical frameworks, samplingĪnd sample size, data collection and sources, data analysis, and presentation of findings. After searching and screening,ĭata were extracted from the sample of 55 QD articles and examined to characterize Published in 2014 whose authors identified the work as QD. We identified characteristics of methods and findings reported in research articles However, limitedĭiscussions regarding QD are found in the existing literature. Qualitative studies of health care and nursing-related phenomena. Qualitative description (QD) is a term that is widely used to describe
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