Exit Interview-Consultation for Research Validation and Dissemination

Abstract

Dissemination of research findings to practice and maintaining rigor and validity in qualitative research is a continuing challenge for nurse researchers. Using three nursing home case studies as examples, we describe how exit interview-consultation was used as: (1) a validation strategy, and; (2) as a rapid research dissemination tool that is particularly useful for nursing systems research. Through an exit interview-consultation method, researchers validated inferences made from qualitative and quantitative data collected in three comprehensive nursing home case studies that examined nursing management practices. This exit interview-consultation strategy extends the traditional member check approach by providing confirmation at the individual and organizational level. We examined how using the exit interview-consultation strategy can potentially assist nursing home organizations to increase their capacity for improving operations. Benefits from research participation are often indirect; this study's results suggest that exit interview-consultation can provide direct and immediate benefits to organizations and individuals.

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