Clinical

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The pros and cons of using photographs in nursing research
This paper aims to increase researchers’ awareness of visual methods and their potential
04 Apr 2019
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Social phenomenology: a personal research journey
A reflective account of adopting social phenomenology as a methodology in nursing research
28 Mar 2019
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Using consensus from experts to inform a shared understanding of subjective terms

Background Consensus methods such as Delphi studies or the group nominal method have long

21 Mar 2019
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A conceptual model for establishing collaborative partnerships between universities and Native American communities

Background Collaborative partnerships are increasingly recognised as valuable and essentia

07 Mar 2019
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Using local communities to establish geographical boundaries for case studies

Background Case studies are widely used in the social sciences to explore complex phenomen

28 Feb 2019
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Feminist storytelling research

Background Storytelling is a contemporary research method increasingly used in qualitative

21 Feb 2019
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Reflections on developing a conceptual framework to support a constructivist grounded theory study on compassion in nursing

Background Developing a conceptual framework to underpin the design of qualitative researc

14 Feb 2019
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A literature review to guide novice researchers using Q methodology in the development of a framework for concourse management

Background For novice Q methodology researchers, the development of the concourse is chall

07 Feb 2019
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Using STML as a theoretical model for a qualitative case study

Background Selecting and applying an appropriate theoretical model is essential in researc

31 Jan 2019
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Implications for nursing and healthcare research of the general data protection regulation and retrospective reviews of patients’ data

Background The European Union’s general data protection regulation (GDPR) came into effect

23 Jan 2019
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Philosophy and quality? TAPUPASM as an approach to rigour in critical realist research

Background Philosophical principles should guide how research is designed, conducted and a

17 Jan 2019
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Research

Background Health research through review of medical charts is a useful way to understand

04 Dec 2018

Background A fundamental decision when planning a study is the selection of the most appropriate approach to the research. Researchers choosing grounded theory must consider which approach is best suited to for collecting and analysing data.

03 Dec 2018

Background Grounded theory is one of the most widely used qualitative research methodologies. However, it is complex and frequently misinterpreted and misapplied.

29 Nov 2018

Background It is critically important to determine the effectiveness of an intervention before it can be translated into clinical practice.

26 Nov 2018

Background While questionnaires and scales are some of the simplest methods of collecting data, their development requires a rigorous process. In recent years, several new questionnaires and scales have been developed.

20 Nov 2018

Background Measurement tools are a common method to collect data in observational and survey research. Nurse researchers have developed numerous scales and instruments, many derived from published literature.

15 Nov 2018

Background Many higher education institutions use virtual learning environments (VLEs), with one in seven students learning exclusively online. The use of online research methods and approaches has also gained momentum over the past decade.

08 Nov 2018

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