{"title":"Using fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis in clinical nursing research.","authors":"Stuart John Barker","doi":"10.7748/nr.2026.e1981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2026.e1981","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is a relatively new analytical method that is little used in nursing research. It is a comparative, case-oriented method that regards each case as a configuration of specific features.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This article introduces fsQCA, demonstrating its value and limitations in clinical research. A novel application to nursing research is used to explain the rationale for fsQCA's selection, to demonstrate its application and to identify research contexts in which it is of benefit.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The effectiveness of fsQCA in meeting project aims is discussed, along with some practical challenges and limitations. This highlights the need to pair fsQCA with a second method, process tracing, to meet all objectives.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Use of fsQCA is advantageous in clinical research when the research question must allow for the possibility of causal complexity. Simultaneously, it can support generalisation by identifying case typologies for theory development and further explanatory study.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Use of fsQCA is valuable when evaluating complex interventions such as protocols and guidelines, as well as in identifying best practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147582810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2026-03-12Epub Date: 2025-05-15DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1964
Sally Goldspink, Andrea Tuckwell, Nieky van Veggel, Hilary Engward, Naim Abdulmohdi, Marie Alexander
{"title":"Professionals in-place: the role of the practice-based research coordinator.","authors":"Sally Goldspink, Andrea Tuckwell, Nieky van Veggel, Hilary Engward, Naim Abdulmohdi, Marie Alexander","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1964","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1964","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The authors were members of a large, interorganisational research project conducted by a university and an English NHS trust. The project's success relied on building positive partnerships and networks over three years. Recognising the challenges of working across different organisations, the authors created a new role for a nurse: the 'in-place research coordinator' (IPRC).</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To introduce and explain the new role and provide examples of how the authors devised and applied it during their research.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The IPRC was a member of the NHS trust, so brought valuable organisational insights to the research team while gaining research experience through applying her professional knowledge and connections.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The IPRC enabled this inter-organisational research to take place, and had measurable efficacy and impact.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>The authors recommend that future collaborative inter-organisational research projects include an IPRC, with specific budgeting for the role and recruitment from practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"20-23"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144081389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2026-03-12Epub Date: 2025-07-10DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1968
Elissa-Kate Jay, Christopher Patterson, Lorna Moxham
{"title":"The Jay-Canvas Artboard Approach: an innovative arts-based research method.","authors":"Elissa-Kate Jay, Christopher Patterson, Lorna Moxham","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1968","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1968","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is an increasing need to develop innovative ways of collecting data that empower vulnerable people, such as those who use mental health services.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To describe a novel, arts-based research method called the Jay-Canvas Artboard Approach (Jay-CAA), which involves a group collectively writing short descriptions on a canvas artboard about their experiences.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The authors asked participants in two studies to use coloured pens to write decorative comments on shared canvas artboards. They then analysed this data using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Jay-CAA enabled the creation and collection of data in a time-effective way that was unproblematic for recruiting and retaining participants.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>The Jay-CAA method enables research participants to summarise and express their experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"24-31"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144601917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2026-03-12Epub Date: 2025-11-25DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1979
Carmen Barnard, Shannon Dhollande, Jayde Shepheard
{"title":"Reflections on early career nursing academic research mentorship experiences.","authors":"Carmen Barnard, Shannon Dhollande, Jayde Shepheard","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1979","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1979","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early career nursing academics (ECNAs) often encounter challenges within the complex academic environment. Transitioning from clinical practice to academia comes with challenges because of the competitive nature of academia and the need to acquire new skills. Therefore, ECNAs require substantial support and guidance within this niche environment.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To analyse ECNAs' reflections on their experiences of engaging in informal research mentorship. A descriptive case study method was used in which two ECNAs and their mentor provided a written reflection on their mentorship experience guided by the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. The written reflections were then thematically analysed.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Three themes emerged from the research: 'the team', 'the feels' and 'our purpose'. These themes describe who makes up the mentor-mentee relationship, the 'right fit' of personalities, and the need for clear direction and expectations. The research highlighted that feelings of 'impostor syndrome' remain pervasive in both experienced and early career academics.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This research adds weight to other literature supporting mentoring relationships in academia and research, and specifically within nursing. Mentorship was shown to nurture ECNAs and provide the guidance they sought. It is important that goals and expectations are discussed at the start of the mentorship to ensure the success of these relationships.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Academic environments need to actively work to reduce impostor syndrome and foster collaborative as opposed to competitive research cultures. Mentorship programmes may facilitate a supportive transition from clinical to academic roles through validation, inclusivity and reflective practices.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"11-18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145597847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Academic writing retreats for healthcare professionals: development of the Oxford WRITE toolkit.","authors":"Catherine Henshall, Tamara Lewin, Garry Tew, Lydia Harris, Sarah Daniel, Benita Olivier","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1972","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1972","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Academic writing retreats offer nurses, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) opportunities to engage in research, enhance their research capabilities and produce publishable outputs. However, there are deterrents to running retreats, including time-consuming administrative loads. A toolkit to facilitate the organisation of retreats may therefore increase their number and quality by reducing administrative burdens.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To report on the development and piloting of the Oxford Writing Retreat Implementation Tools for Excellence (WRITE) toolkit.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The authors created a toolkit to facilitate the organisation of high-quality writing retreats for NMAHPs. They evaluated WRITE using a pilot and interviews with the pilot retreat's organisers. Their findings indicate the toolkit is comprehensive, user-friendly and adaptable to local contexts. It also reduces the time and resources required to organise writing retreats, which gives NMAHPs more frequent writing opportunities. They also found toolkit components needed clearer labelling and application forms for attendees should be more detailed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>WRITE is a valuable resource for organising high-quality, reproducible, writing retreats for NMAHPs. Its availability and adaptability make it suitable for widespread implementation internationally.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>WRITE facilitates the efficient organisation of writing retreats, potentially increasing their frequency and accessibility. Its user-friendliness may lower barriers to retreat organisation, expanding opportunities for NMAHPs to engage in academic writing activities. This may lead to increased research outputs and scholarly contributions from this healthcare demographic.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"33-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144790399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Integrating the experience sampling method and intersectionality to capture lived realities in nursing research.","authors":"Younas Masih","doi":"10.7748/nr.2026.e1991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2026.e1991","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Intersectionality and the experience sampling method (ESM) are significant approaches that help identify real-time hidden patterns among marginalised and minority populations. The dominant research methods in nursing research are cross-sectional surveys (quantitative) and experiences of participants (qualitative). However, these methods fail to provide critical information on the dynamic, lived reality of oppression and privilege.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To understand the impact of oppression and privilege on daily life and how experiences are changing through intersectional analysis.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>ESM is a novel approach and a crucial methodological evolution in research. ESM allows the analysis of 'who' people are to understand 'how' intersecting identities shape their daily lives. Hence, removal of the limitations of traditional survey methods and the introduction of ESM and intersectionality as a better-fit approach to fully capture inequity provides a strategic path for integration into nursing research, which is of great importance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Adopting ESM and intersectionality research is an ethical and scientific imperative for nursing science, which is committed to addressing social justice, health equity and health inequalities.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>By adopting ESM, nursing professionals can gain deeper insights into intersectional experiences (patterns of discrimination and stigma) to help tailor interventions and policies that reduce health inequities and disparities. ESM helps nurse researchers shift their focus from fixed traits to fluid, contextual realities to improve decision-making.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147310254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fraudulent qualitative study participants: experiences of two nurse researchers.","authors":"Jolene Kittle, Amanda Brown","doi":"10.7748/nr.2026.e1988","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7748/nr.2026.e1988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Qualitative research enables the exploration of human experiences, supports theory development and reveals the reasons behind complex nursing phenomena. The shift to virtual data collection during the COVID-19 pandemic introduced challenges, particularly the rise of fraudulent study participants, that threaten data integrity.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This report aims to raise awareness of the concept of fraudulent participation in qualitative research in the nursing discipline and discusses actions that qualitative researchers can take to reduce or eliminate recruitment and enrolment of fraudulent participants.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Through a case series presentation, nurse researchers share two experiences of managing fraudulent responses in qualitative research. Both studies encountered suspicious patterns, vague participant responses, repeated participation attempts and refusal to turn cameras on. In both studies, researchers lacked clear protocols to address fraud.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Fraudulent participation highlights the need for standardised guidelines, proactive measures and institutional support to ensure research integrity in online qualitative nursing research.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Implementing standardised recruitment protocols and providing training for nurse researchers are important steps in detecting and preventing fraudulent participation in qualitative research. Additionally, developing ethical guidelines and fostering collaboration among researchers will improve the integrity and reliability of research findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146158783","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2025-12-10Epub Date: 2025-10-30DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1948
Luke Laari
{"title":"Qualitative data saturation in health sciences research.","authors":"Luke Laari","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1948","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Deciding when and where to stop gathering data is a significant challenge for novice and even seasoned qualitative researchers. Qualitative data saturation (QDS) is a well-known concept, but some researchers may struggle to identify explicit indications and stages of saturation.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To use the literature and the author's experiences to discuss possible benchmarks that researchers may find helpful when collecting qualitative data.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This article considers how to operationalise data saturation, data saturation points, and quality and quantity of data in saturation, as well as some possible pitfalls.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The concept of saturation is most effectively contextualised within a study design when inductive reasoning is employed. Deductive reasoning may prove beneficial to qualitative researchers when predetermined averages of previous study samples in a similar context are used as a guide.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>The author proposes effective approaches to QDS as a guide for future qualitative research.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"32-39"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145402290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2025-12-10Epub Date: 2025-06-12DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1962
Hélène Durocher
{"title":"An overview of integrated pilot work as a reflexive tool to enhance qualitative research.","authors":"Hélène Durocher","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1962","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1962","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Researchers often use pilot work (PW) to address potential problems that may affect the progress of their main study. However, the methodology of PW is not well documented for novice nurse researchers. This can be challenging for those who need to make decisions based on a range of opinions.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To provide an overview of using 'integrated pilot work' (IPW) as a reflexive tool to enhance qualitative nursing research.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This article discusses the role of PW in qualitative research, its added value and the debate surrounding it. It also introduces IPW - a new type of PW intended to be an integral part of a qualitative study's design and conduct, rather than preliminary work conducted before the study. The author describes how she used IPW in her doctoral study and presents four significant contributions to the study that highlight its effectiveness: it challenged the author's sampling and recruitment strategies; delimited the object she was studying; helped her to engage in conceptual reflection; and led her to understand better the research process in a doctoral study.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>IPW is an innovative approach that can make a valuable contribution to the rigour of qualitative research.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Qualitative researchers need to consider whether to use IPW, when they are planning and conducting a study.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"18-24"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144276277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nurse ResearcherPub Date : 2025-09-11Epub Date: 2025-03-25DOI: 10.7748/nr.2025.e1965
Jacqueline Harley
{"title":"Navigating evidence: a concise guide to types of literature review commonly used in healthcare research.","authors":"Jacqueline Harley","doi":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1965","DOIUrl":"10.7748/nr.2025.e1965","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Literature reviews evaluate the evidence currently available concerning a particular phenomenon of interest. They are essential tools that offer healthcare professionals insights into existing knowledge, identify gaps and guide future studies. There are different types of literature review, each of which has unique purposes, methodologies, strengths and limitations, and researchers must select the type most appropriate to their needs.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To discuss the main features of common types of literature review, clarify their characteristics and guide healthcare professionals and researchers in making informed decisions.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>It can be challenging to choose a type of literature review as it must align with the focus of your research. The type you choose will influence the depth of your analysis and the applicability of your findings to clinical practice. It is therefore crucial to understand the different types and their applications, so you can select the type most appropriate to your research, ensure it effectively addresses your research questions and contributes insights.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Choosing the right type of literature review is crucial for effectively addressing research questions and advancing knowledge in healthcare. Understanding the distinct purposes and methodologies of different types of review will help you to make an informed choice that enhances the relevance and impact of your research, leading to stronger evidence and better outcomes.</p><p><strong>Implications for practice: </strong>Healthcare professionals will be able to ensure their research is methodologically sound and relevant in practice. This will ultimately lead to better-informed decisions and improved outcomes for patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":47412,"journal":{"name":"Nurse Researcher","volume":" ","pages":"12-17"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143701836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}