Guidelines to Support Nurse-Researchers Reflect on Role Conflict in Qualitative Interviewing
2008

Guidelines for Nurse-Researchers on Role Conflict in Interviews

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Author Information

Author(s): Susan Jack

Primary Institution: McMaster University

Hypothesis

How does the role of a nurse-researcher influence the qualitative interview process?

Conclusion

Nurse-researchers must navigate the complexities of their dual roles to maintain the integrity of qualitative data collection.

Supporting Evidence

  • Nurse-researchers' professional identity can influence participant responses during interviews.
  • Establishing rapport is crucial for collecting meaningful qualitative data.
  • Reflexivity is important for nurse-researchers to understand their impact on the research process.

Takeaway

When nurses conduct interviews for research, they have to be careful about how their role as a nurse affects what people share with them.

Methodology

The article discusses the complexities of qualitative interviews conducted by nurse-researchers and the impact of their professional identity on data collection.

Potential Biases

Nurse-researchers may unintentionally influence participant responses due to their dual roles.

Limitations

The article does not provide empirical data or specific case studies to illustrate the discussed concepts.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2174/1874434600802010058

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