Tips for Finding Qualitative Research

Qualitative research in nursing mainly deals with the lived experiences of patients and nurses, information which may not be obtainable through quantitative methods of research. 

• Tends to be more subjective.
• Observations tend to be described in words.
• Samples tend to be purposeful and small.
• Data collection can include:
  • interviews
  • focus groups
  • filed observations
  • participant observation
  • case study

See more from CREDO Encyclopedia of Nursing Research (Must be on campus or have a COM account to view). 

Extracted from Women’s perspectives on postpartum depression screening in pediatric settings: a preliminary study (Must be on campus or have a COM account to view the entire article).