Ethnography in Nursing Research, Vol. 1
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This book describes the principles and methods of ethnography used by researchers (particularly nursing researchers) who examine issues related to health and illness. The authors describe both the processes related to gaining access to the "field" as well as how to: - Conduct ethnographic research in health settings - Analyze and interpret the data you collect from your field work - Make ethical decisions related to the role of being an ethnographer in a health setting, and - Put your ideas into writing so that you can create an ethnographic research proposal Written at a level appropriate for those who have taken an undergraduate research methods course, this book will enable you to learn from people about their health and/or illness. Booknews Appropriate for graduate students in nursing or other health related fields who are beginning their research process, this book reviews the methods of ethnography used by researchers examining issues relating to health and illness. Roper, Director of the Nursing Research Program at the Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, and Shapira, a nurse practitioner, discuss how to collect, analyze, and interpret ethnographic data in health care settings; how to make ethical decisions related to the role of researcher; and how to write up research findings in order to formulate an ethnographic research proposal. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Series Editor's ForewordviPrefaceviii1.Overview of Ethnography12.Ethnography as Method113.Headwork and Footwork: What You Do Before Writing the Proposal294.Writing the Research Proposal395.Getting Your Foot in the Door556.Now Go Do It!657.What to Do With All the Data918.Ethical Responsibilities1139.Annotated Bibliography125References135Author Index143Subject Index146About the Authors149
