Qualitative Descriptive Methods in Health Science Research

Colorafi, Karen; Evans, Bronwynne C.

doi:10.1177/1937586715614171

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“…The approach entails researchers exploring phenomena such as events and experiences and then explaining these phenomena in a way that best fits the data gathered (Colorafi & Evans, 2016). To this end, researchers undertaking qualitative descriptive research are able to draw on a range of interpretive theories and frameworks in guiding their study design and process of analysis, provided that these approaches allow them to stay close to the surface of words and events (Colorafi & Evans, 2016;Sandelowski, 2010).…”

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Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Sima

Thomas

Lowrie

2017

Journal of Occupational Science

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Abstract:Individuals affected by natural disasters can undergo critical life changes throughout the recovery process. With a forecast increase in frequency and impact of natural disasters it is important to consider the occupational recovery process that individuals experience postdisaster. This qualitative descriptive study explored the experience of occupational disruption and occupational recovery of individuals two years after Cyclone Yasi struck a small, regional town in Northern Queensland, Australia. Nine semi-structured interviews from long-term residents of the town affected by Cyclone Yasi were conducted two years after the event. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and independently coded using thematic analysis by three researchers. Five interrelated themes were identified through this research. These included: 'Recovery occupations'; 'Interruption to leisure and productive occupations'; 'Reconstruction: a second disaster'; 'Occupational liminality' and 'A new normal'. These themes point to a phased process of occupational recovery through which disaster survivors encounter numerous personal and contextual barriers, encumbering their return to re-engagement in meaningful occupational routines. The findings from this research offer insights into the support needs of both individuals and communities as they endeavour to overcome challenges associated with the recovery process.

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“…To this end, researchers undertaking qualitative descriptive research are able to draw on a range of interpretive theories and frameworks in guiding their study design and process of analysis, provided that these approaches allow them to stay close to the surface of words and events (Colorafi & Evans, 2016;Sandelowski, 2010).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

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Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Sima

Thomas

Lowrie

2017

Journal of Occupational Science

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“…It was used to identify common patterns of patient engagement with the POC revealed through observation and interview in this study. A detailed account of the procedures used in data analysis (i.e., partitioning meaning units, assigning codes and themes, analytic memoing, constructing data matrices), to testing conclusions, and strategies for ensuring rigor have been described extensively elsewhere (27)(28)(29).…”

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Preferences of older adults and their families for Meaningful Use clinical summaries

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Greenes

Kates³

2018

mHealth

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“…22 As the focus of this study was neither to form nor to explore complex theory but, rather, to identify and describe barriers experienced by coders, we adopted a qualitative descriptive approach. 23,24 Two study investigators (K.L.T., K.L.) independently performed line-by-line open coding of each transcript and identified codes relevant to the research objective.…”

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Coder perspectives on physician-related barriers to producing high-quality administrative data: a qualitative study

2017

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Background: Professional coding specialists ("coders") are experts at translating patient chart information into alphanumerical codes, which are then widely used in research and health policy decision-making. Coders rely solely on documentation by health care providers to complete this task. We aimed to explore physician-related barriers to coding that results in high-quality administrative data. Methods:In a qualitative study conducted from December 2015 to March 2016, we recruited 28 coders who worked in health care facilities in Alberta using purposive and snowball sampling. Semistructured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed. The interviews delved into coder training, work environment, documentation and coding standards. Thematic content analysis of transcripts was performed by 2 study investigators through line-by-line coding and constant comparison, after which the codes were collated into themes. Results:Five themes emerged regarding physician-related barriers in coding of high-quality administrative data: 1) coders are limited in their ability to add to, modify or interpret physician documentation, which supersedes all other chart documentation, 2) physician documentation is incomplete and nonspecific, 3) chart information tends to be replete with errors and discrepancies, 4) physicians and coders use different terminology to describe clinical diagnoses and 5) there is a communication divide between coders and physicians, such that questions and issues regarding physician documentation cannot be reconciled.Interpretation: Physicians play a major role in influencing the quality of administrative data. There is a need for physicians to advocate for culture change in physicians' attitudes toward coders and chart documentation, in recognition of the importance of accurate chart information. Abstract ResearchSee related commentary by Nicholls and colleagues at

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Qualitative Descriptive Methods in Health Science Research

Abstract: The qualitative descriptive approach results in a summary in everyday, factual language that facilitates understanding of a selected phenomenon across disciplines of health science researchers.

Cited by 818 publications

References 17 publications

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Occupational disruption and natural disaster: Finding a ‘new normal’ in a changed context

Preferences of older adults and their families for Meaningful Use clinical summaries

Coder perspectives on physician-related barriers to producing high-quality administrative data: a qualitative study

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