Webber-Ritchey Kashica J, Simonovich Shannon D, Spurlark Roxanne S
DePaul University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Nurs Sci Q. 2021 Jan;34(1):13-19. doi: 10.1177/0894318420965225.
With COVID-19 affecting all types of research, the authors of this article contribute to the discussions on how COVID-19 affects the world of qualitative nursing research in irrefutable ways. Underrepresented and vulnerable populations are faced with higher rates and severity of COVID-19, heightening the need to better address their health needs, which require their voices to be heard. Moreover, nurses' perspectives on practicing during COVID-19 are needed. These nurses are vulnerable and their voices must be heard. Qualitative research methodology is advantageous to bringing attention to the lived experience of others as they unfold. Thus, we offer suggestions to aid in the collection and interpretation of qualitative data among vulnerable populations. We also provide practical tips for qualitative researchers, including an exemplar of conducting qualitative research among vulnerable nurses in light of COVID-19.
由于新冠疫情影响了各类研究,本文作者参与讨论新冠疫情如何以不可否认的方式影响质性护理研究领域。代表性不足和弱势群体面临着更高的新冠感染率和感染严重程度,这使得更好地满足他们的健康需求变得更加迫切,而这需要倾听他们的声音。此外,还需要了解护士对在新冠疫情期间执业的看法。这些护士很脆弱,必须倾听他们的声音。质性研究方法有助于关注他人正在展现的生活经历。因此,我们提供建议以协助收集和解读弱势群体的质性数据。我们还为质性研究人员提供实用技巧,包括一个在新冠疫情背景下对弱势护士群体进行质性研究的范例。