Non-participant observation: using videotapes to collect data in nursing research

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Caldwell, K. and Atwal, A. 2005. Non-participant observation: using videotapes to collect data in nursing research. Nurse Researcher. 13 (2), pp. 42-52.
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TitleNon-participant observation: using videotapes to collect data in nursing research
AuthorsCaldwell, K. and Atwal, A.
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AB Observation is a highly valued and effective research method, as well as being an essential part of nursing practice. The authors explore the way in which non-participant observation as a research method might be enhanced by the use of video recording. The utility, ethical considerations and constraints of video recording as a data collection tool are discussed, with examples from a research study. The authors argue that the use of videos can enhance the credibility of non-participant observation studies through the minimisation of selectivity and bias and the opportunity to employ more rigorous strategies for ensuring reliability.

PublisherRCN Publishing Co.
JournalNurse Researcher
ISSN1351-5578
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Print2005
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Deposited09 Nov 2009
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LanguageEnglish
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