Qualitative Research Findings as Evidence
- 1 July 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Vol. 24 (4) , 191-193
Abstract
The use of qualitative research methods in nursing research is common. There is a need for Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) to become informed regarding how such qualitative findings can serve as evidence for nursing practice changes. To inform CNSs of the meaning and utility of qualitative research findings. Implications for qualitative research findings as evidence in nursing practice are particularly discussed.Keywords
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