Nursing Research: A Qualitative Perspective

Twenty-five chapters describe the methods of and principles underlying qualitative research as it is applied to the field of nursing. Examples of various methods are provided, including phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, case study, historical research, interpretive analysis, and active research. Ethical considerations, matters of institutional review and evaluation, and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative research are also discussed. Contributors include researchers and professors of nursing and counseling. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)