Enhancing nurse practitioner research through reflexivity.
- Publisher:
- LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
- Publication Type:
- Journal Article
- Citation:
- J Am Assoc Nurse Pract, 2024, 36, (11), pp. 647-654
- Issue Date:
- 2024-11-01
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This article highlights the essential role of reflexivity in research, using a qualitative project involving interviews with nurse practitioners during the COVID-19 pandemic as an example. It discusses the potential biases inherent in research, particularly when the researcher's experiences closely align with those of the participants. Drawing on the perspective of a nurse practitioner engaged in both research and health care provision, this article explores the importance of reflexivity in addressing these biases. Examining the lead author's experiences conducting interviews with fellow nurse practitioners, the article illustrates how reflexivity was used, particularly in data collection and analysis, to enhance transparency and minimize subjectivity. By advocating for the integration of reflexivity in qualitative research, this article emphasizes the significance of shared experiences between nurse practitioner researchers and participants in reducing biases and improving research outcomes. It demonstrates how reflexivity contributes to a more authentic and comprehensive methodology, especially when researchers share similar experiences with participants. Furthermore, this article offers practical suggestions to assist nurse practitioners in enhancing reflexivity throughout the research process, thereby contributing to ongoing discussion and strategy development in the field.
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