Journal article
Using Colaizzi’s method of data analysis to explore the experiences of nurse academics teaching on satellite campuses
Nurse Researcher, Vol.25(4), pp.30-34
2018
Abstract
Background: Phenomenology is a useful methodological approach in qualitative nursing research. It enables researchers to put aside their perceptions of a phenomenon and give meaning to a participant's experiences. Exploring the experiences of others enables previously unavailable insights to be discovered. Aim: To delineate the implementation of Colaizzi's (1978) method of data analysis in descriptive phenomenological nursing research. Discussion: The use of Colaizzi's method of data analysis enabled new knowledge to be revealed and provided insights into the experiences of nurse academics teaching on satellite campuses. Local adaptation of the nursing curriculum and additional unnoticed responsibilities had not been identified previously and warrant further research. Conclusion: Colaizzi's (1978) method of data analysis is rigorous and robust, and therefore a qualitative method that ensures the credibility and reliability of its results. It allows researchers to reveal emergent themes and their interwoven relationships. Researchers using a descriptive phenomenological approach should consider using this method as a clear and logical process through which the fundamental structure of an experience can be explored. Implications for research: Colaizzi's phenomenological methodology can be used reliably to understand people's experiences. This may prove beneficial in the development of therapeutic policy and the provision of patient-centred care.
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- Title
- Using Colaizzi’s method of data analysis to explore the experiences of nurse academics teaching on satellite campuses
- Authors
- L Wirihana (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyA Welch (Author) - Central Queensland UniversityMartin Williamson (Author) - Central Queensland UniversityMartin Christensen (Author) - Central Queensland UniversityShannon Bakon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and EngineeringJudy A Craft (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
- Publication details
- Nurse Researcher, Vol.25(4), pp.30-34
- Publisher
- RCNi
- Date published
- 2018
- DOI
- 10.7748/nr.2018.e1516
- ISSN
- 1351-5578
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Nursing; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451214202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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