Embracing the Creative: The Role of Photo Novella in Qualitative Nursing Research

Autor: Dawn Burke MN, RN, Joan Evans PhD, RN
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Vol 10 (2011)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1609-4069
16094069
DOI: 10.1177/160940691101000205
Popis: Photo novella is presented as an effective and creative data collection method that has the ability to engage participants in the process of critical thinking and reflection. This reflective practice provides rich insight that can be of great benefit when exploring complex and multi-faceted health issues. In this study, oncology and palliative care nurses were asked to think about what spirituality meant to them and then take photographs that represented these concepts. Once developed, the nurses were asked to select 4–6 photographs that were most meaningful and the most representative of what spirituality meant to them. These photographs then guided the semi-structured interview. The photographs provided great insight into the nurses' perceptions and meanings associated with spirituality and highlight the benefits of utilizing photographs within qualitative nursing research.
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