Journal Article10.1177/0269216311432897
Using observation as a data collection method to help understand patient and professional roles and actions in palliative care settings
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TL;DR: Qualitative observational data collection methods can contribute to theoretical and conceptual development and the explanation of social processes in palliative care and should improve understanding of patients’ experiences of their care journey and thus impact on care outcomes.
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Abstract: Background:Observational research methods are important for understanding people’s actions, roles and behaviour. However, these techniques are underused generally in healthcare research, including research in the palliative care field.Aim:The aim in this paper is to place qualitative observational data collection methods in their methodological context and provide an overview of issues to consider when using observation as a method of data collection. This paper discusses practical considerations when conducting palliative care research using observation.Findings:Observational data collection methods span research paradigms, and qualitative approaches contribute by their focus on ‘natural’ settings which allow the explanation of social processes and phenomena. In particular, they can facilitate understanding of what people do and how these can alter in response to situations and over time, especially where people find their own practice difficult to articulate. Observational studies can be challenging to ...
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