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Exploring the process of data acquisition: methodological challenges encountered and strategies employed
Author(s) -
Roberts Julia,
While Alison E,
Fitzpatrick Joanne
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2648.1996.tb02680.x
Subject(s) - process (computing) , computer science , process management , data science , management science , psychology , engineering , operating system
Data acquisition marks the first phase of the problem‐solving process Little research exists, however, on data acquisition amongst nurses despite its centrahty in the problem‐solving process In part, this is a reflection of the inherent challenges and difficulties posed by this area of research This paper discusses methodological issues raised during a recent study exploring the process of data acquisition amongst student nurses The research forms part of a larger comparative study of the outcomes of preregistration nurse education programmes, funded by the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting