A scoping review of autoethnography in nursing

IF 2.9 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

International Journal of Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2024-11-01 DOI:10.1016/j.ijnss.2024.10.002

Martin Salzmann-Erikson

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Abstract

Objective

Autoethnography combines personal experiences with cultural analysis, emerging as a response to the limitations of traditional ethnography. This review aimed to explore, describe, and delineate the utilization of autoethnography by nurses published in peer-reviewed journals.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted according to the Arksey and O’Malley framework. On October 12, 2023, autoethnographic studies in nursing were identified through searches of CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Peer-reviewed articles published in English language were retrieved. We applied no date restriction. Data were extracted on nursing, epiphany, results, style of writing, implications for nursing, and ethical considerations.

Results

Twenty-six articles met the inclusion criteria. Mental health nursing, covered by nine articles, elucidated experiences of stigma, ethical dilemmas, and professional identity. Nursing education, represented by seven articles, highlighted identity struggles, systemic biases, and evolving pedagogies. Palliative care, addressed by three articles, provided insights into communication challenges and emotional complexities in end-of-life care. The remaining articles explored rehabilitation, cultural competence, and chronic pain management. A conceptual framework integrating ontological, epistemological, ethical, and practical dimensions was developed, emphasizing the interplay between personal and professional roles.

Conclusions

This review underscores autoethnography’s value in uncovering the cultural and ethical dimensions of nursing. This framework advocates for a reflective, culturally attuned approach to healthcare, fostering transformative changes in nursing. Further research should explore underrepresented nursing specialties to harness autoethnography’s potential fully.

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International Journal of Nursing Sciences Nursing-Nursing (all)

CiteScore

6.10

自引率

2.60%

发文量

408

审稿时长

25 days

期刊介绍： This journal aims to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, providing an international platform for exchanging knowledge, research findings and nursing practice experience. This journal covers a wide range of nursing topics such as advanced nursing practice, bio-psychosocial issues related to health, cultural perspectives, lifestyle change as a component of health promotion, chronic disease, including end-of-life care, family care giving. IJNSS publishes four issues per year in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. IJNSS intended readership includes practicing nurses in all spheres and at all levels who are committed to advancing practice and professional development on the basis of new knowledge and evidence; managers and senior members of the nursing; nurse educators and nursing students etc. IJNSS seeks to enrich insight into clinical need and the implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery. Contributions are welcomed from other health professions on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.