Qualitative II Lecture Notes

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Qualitative Research Overview

• Field: Evidence Informed Health Practice

• Topic: Qualitative II

• Hierarchy of Evidence: Systematic review of qualitative research relevant to experiential questions and patient characteristics.

Weekly Learning Outcomes

• Understand factors affecting rigor in qualitative studies.

• Critically appraise qualitative articles using the CASP checklist.

• Explain the relevance of qualitative research in person-centered care based on case study analysis.

Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research

Maintaining Trustworthiness:

• Research Methods:

  • Phenomenology: Focus on lived experiences.

  • Participatory Action Research: Involving participants in the research process.

  • Grounded Theory: Developing a theory based on data collected.

  • Case Study: In-depth understanding of a phenomenon or context.

Critical Factors to Consider:

• Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: Selecting participants with appropriate knowledge/experience.

• Research Question (RQ): Formulating focused questions to guide data collection.

• Sampling/Recruitment: Ensuring a diverse participant pool for richer data.

• Negative Cases/Prolonged Engagement: Seeking counter-evidence and prolonged interaction for depth of understanding.

• Interview/Focus Group Guide: Crafting questions to elicit comprehensive participant insight.

• Participant Relationship: Building rapport to capture accurate information about experiences.

• Member Checking: Ensuring data represents participant views accurately.

• Data Saturation: Ensuring breadth of data encompasses majority experiences of the population.

Data Analysis Considerations:

• Methodological Consistency: Ensuring analysis aligns with chosen methodology (inductive/deductive).

• Peer Review: Verifying themes with expert opinions in the field.

• Triangulation: Cross-validating data findings with multiple analysis approaches.

• Thick Description: Providing detailed context to enhance understanding.

• Audit Trail: Documenting decisions through the research process.

• Researcher Reflexivity: Recognizing and managing researcher biases that affect data interpretation.

Critical Appraisal Task

• Article Reference:
  Lavoie-Tremblay, M., Sanzone, L., Aubé, T., & Paquet, M. (2022). Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Nursing Students. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 54(3), 261-271.
  URL: DOI link

• Task: Utilize the CASP checklist to evaluate the article's trustworthiness, relevance, and applicability.

Personal Application for Yana

Understanding Implications:

• Well-Being Perceptions: Gradual improvement in student well-being across nursing years.

• Stressors: Awareness that first-year struggles are common; ability to manage stress improves over time.

• Coping Strategies: Importance of peer support and self-reflection to enhance stress management capabilities.

Suggestions for Coping:

• Connecting with Peers: Encouragement to share experiences with fellow nursing students.

• Reflection: Emphasize personal control over responses to stress.

• Organizational Skills: Develop time management; engage in physical activities for stress relief.

Assessment Preparation

• Prepare group work for feedback.

• Focus on completion for assessment preparation.

Review and Final Preparation

• Encourage completion of workbook tasks to reinforce learning.

• Ensure readiness for Assessment 2 and 3 with application of CASP checklist.