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Grounded theory (GT) is founded on the premise that underlying social patterns can be discovered and
Background: The collection of sensitive data can arouse emotional reactions and researchers may have difficulty distanci
Conceptual frameworks are important to ensure a clear underpinning research philosophy.
Background The importance of correlational research has been reported in the literature yet few research texts discuss design in any detail.
Aim To discuss envy and jealousy and how their positive and negative aspects among nurse academics affect the workplace.
Aim To suggest important methodological considerations when using grounded theory.
Background Nursing research is fundamental to driving evidence-based practice and achieving safe outcomes for patients.
Background In Australia, a significant percentage of bachelor of nursing students are employed in the aged care sector, or in aged care setting
Background There is a significant need for more nurses to enrol in doctoral studies and to improve attrition rates in these courses.
<p>Background Estimating sample size is an integral requirement in the planning stages of quantitative studies.
<p>Aim To discuss the application of the principles of participatory action research (PAR) in a project that developed and evaluated a mentor-mentee support programme for
<p>Background Online communities are new sites for undertaking research, with their textual interactions providing a rich source of data in real time.
<p>Aim To reflect on the methodological challenges of conducting a study exploring the effects on quality of life of being an informal carer for a person with palliative heart failure, as well as the factors that influence a carer’s perception of caring.</p> <p>Background There
<p>Aim To explore the practice of experienced stroke nurse researchers to understand the issues they face in recruiting participants.</p> <p>Background Participant recruitment is one of the greatest challenges in conducting clinical research, with many trials failing due to recr
<p>Aim To address the special considerations that need to be taken into account when collecting data from older people in healthcare research.</p> <p>Background An objective of all research studies is to ensure there is an adequate sample size.
<p>Aim To describe the design of a randomised controlled trial conducted to evaluate a culturally tailored, nurse-led educational intervention.</p> <p>Background Self-care strategies are critical to improving health outcomes in heart failure.
<p>Aim To describe the development of a research question, aim and objective.</p> <p>Background The first steps of any study are developing the research question, aim and objective.
<p>Background There is increasing reference to complex patient needs in health care.
