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<p>In this paper, Helena Priest describes and justifies a phenomenological research method that may be used to explore complex and nebulous concepts relevant to nursing an
<p>The viva examination is the culmination of the PhD process. However, it is important to prepare carefully for this final and important hurdle.
<p>In this paper, Hanna Maijala, Päivi Åstedt-Kurki and Eija Paavilainen discuss ethically sensitive family nursing research.
<p>Graham Williamson and Sue Prosser discuss the ethical dimensions of action research, informed by their experiences of participation in an action research project in the
<p>In this article, the focus of which is research with children, Peter Allmark considers ethical issues in relation to both quantitative and qualitative research.
<p>In this paper Alex Carson and Gavin Fairbairn argue that closer links between nursing education, research and practice may be developed through the use of a narrative m
<p>In this paper, the first of two, Helena Priest, Paula Roberts and Leslie Woods discuss the essential features and methods inherent within three approaches to the interp
<p>This paper continues the discussion of the essential features and methods inherent within three approaches to the interpretation of qualitative data presented in Part 1
<p>In this article Gavin Fairbairn and Alex Carson argue that much of what is written by nurses is needlessly difficult, especially when it concerns research they have car
<p>Nursing knowledge has traditionally been examined and developed through the main research approaches based on the positivist, interpretive or phenomenological philosoph
<p>Dissemination of research findings or other key messages is increasingly acknowledged as a vital yet complex process.
<p>This article reflects on issues in mental health research from the user’s perspective.
<p>In this article the insider-outsider debate is used to explore the contradictions and responsibilities faced by a black researcher working in black and minority ethnic communities.
<p>Ann Bonner and Gerda Tolhurst provide personal accounts of their experiences in conducting research involving participant observation. Issues discussed include the advantages and disadvantages of nurse researchers as insiders and outsiders.
<p>This article provides an insight into the philosophical assumptions underpinning evidence-based practice (EBP).
<p>Participant observation raises particular ethical issues in the health care context, especially in terms of ensuring informed consent.
<p>The vignette is a valuable and flexible research tool in behavioural sciences and health care. Joel Richman and Dave Mercer outline the variable application of this method and propose a classification in terms of the form and use of the vignette.
<p>The style of published literature reviews varies according to their content and format.
