The use of narrative in the paradigm of qualitative research

Authors

  • Isabel Barroso da Silva Instituto Politécnico de Santarém/Escola Superior de Saúde de Santarém/UMIS/UIIPS/ doutoranda em Enfermagem, área de Especialização em Enfermagem Avançada na UCP, Portugal
  • José Amendoeira Instituto Politécnico de Santarém - Escola Superior de Saúde; Unidade de Investigação do Instituto Politécnico de Santarém (UIIPS); Investigador Colaborador do Centro de Investigação e Qualidade de Vida (CIEQV); Unidade de Monitorização de Indicadores de Saúde (UMIS) – Investigador Integrado no Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar em Saúde da Universidade Católica Portuguesa (CIIS/UCP); Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v6.i2.16127

Keywords:

Narrative, Nursing, Qualitative research

Abstract

Qualitative health research has become relevant, especially when it is intended to identify the meanings attributed to the content of health care and in a concrete way to Nursing care. The reflection developed from professional experience is highlighted, especially when it is operationalized through the narrative of the practices. Objective To understand the contribution of narrative in qualitative research studies. Method. We developed a methodological essay based on a literature review centered on the current topic - narrative as a research technique. Results - the analysis of narratives with professional content, namely in the areas of education and research, constitute an essential result identification of domains valued by health professionals (nurses), in understanding the meanings and meanings of care. Conclusions - using narrative as a data production technique, allows us to identify in the perspective of professionals, defining attributes of concepts related to the nature of action in nursing.

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Published

2018-12-21

How to Cite

Barroso da Silva, I., & Amendoeira, J. (2018). The use of narrative in the paradigm of qualitative research. Revista Da UI_IPSantarém, 6(2), 29–40. https://doi.org/10.25746/ruiips.v6.i2.16127

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2018): Edição temática: Ciências da Vida e da Saúde

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