An overview of the qualitative descriptive design within nursing research

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Authors

Catherine McCabe · Trinity College Dublin

Anne‐Marie Brady · Trinity College Dublin

Margaret McCann · Trinity College Dublin

Abstract

By adding to the existing knowledge base, this paper enhances the information available to researchers who wish to use the qualitative descriptive approach, influencing the standard of how this approach is employed in healthcare research.

Topics & Keywords

Nursing education and management Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health Policy Implementation Science

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of research in nursing

Volume 25, Issue 5, pp. 443-455

DOI: 10.1177/1744987119880234

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