Browsing by Author "Diogo, Paula Manuela Jorge"
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- Considering Participant Observation Methods for Nursing Qualitative ResearchPublication . Costa, Ana Inês Lourenço da; Rosa, Maria da Luz Jansénio Monteiro de Almeida Fonseca; Diogo, Paula Manuela JorgeObservation is used as a research technique and the selection of the appropriate type depends on the research question and the paradigm underlying each study. The degree of participation and involvement of a nurse researcher varies according to the nature of the setting and the research question. The objective is to reflect on the experience in applying observational techniques in nursing qualitative research. We report on the experience of using 14 observations of interactions between nurse-childparents in a nursing appointment in a healthcare center. This data collection allowed identification of advantages and limitations in the nurse-child-parent interaction processes, in a healthcare center. We argue that advantages of observation can include overcoming the divergence between what participants say and what they do; capturing the emotional dimension cultivated within the natural environment; f lexibility and non-intrusiveness if the researcher gives time to develop a relationship with the participants. Doing observations requires significant time in the natural context, through sustained presence, building trust, and becoming integrated into the context before the research begins. In interpretive and naturalistic qualitative research observational techniques continue to offer a method that can be used alone or conjugated with other data collection techniques.
- The contribution of theory building to the development of nursing knowledgePublication . Lacerda, Maria Ribeiro; Santos, Maria Irene Mendes Pedro; Tonin, Luana; Diogo, Paula Manuela JorgeBackground: The evolution of nursing theory since the 1950s has had a significant impact on the dis-cipline, education, and practice of nursing, resulting in the creation of a distinct body of knowledge.Objective: To reflect on theory building as a contribution to the development of nursing knowledge.Methodology: A theoretical-reflective essay was written based on research of relevant literature and the discussion with peers dedicated to the development of nursing theory.Results: Nursing theories are models that guide reflection on nursing practice and help to support and justify nurses’ actions. Theories contribute to a more complete and accurate explanation of phe-nomena and are useful in predicting events and solving problems in practice.Conclusion: Nurses base their actions on theoretical knowledge and use it as a systematic guide for critical thinking and decision-making. Thus, the importance of epistemology in consolidating nurs-ing science is reaffirmed.