| Analysis on Reports of Qualitative Researches Published in Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing |
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Eun Joo Lee, Ju Eun Song, Myounghee Kim, Sue Kim, Eun Mi Jun, Sukhee Ahn, Hyun Ei Oh, Suk Hee Cheon |
1College of Nursing, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.
2College of Nursing, Ajou University, Suwon, Korea. songje@ajou.ac.kr
3Department of Nursing, Semyung University, Jecheon, Korea.
4College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea.
5Department of Nursing, Dong-Eui University, Pusan, Korea.
6College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea.
7Department of Nursing, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.
8Department of Nursing, Sangji University, Wonju, Korea. |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
This research was aimed to analyze the reports of qualitative researches published in Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing (KJWHN).
METHODS
Twenty qualitative researches using in-depth interviews or focus groups published in KJWHN during from 2002 to 2011 were selected for analysis. Selected reports were analyzed by consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ), which were a reporting guideline for qualitative researches, and consisted of thirty two items and three domains, i.e., (1) research team and reflexivity, (2) study design, and (3) data analysis and reporting.
RESULTS
Personal characteristics related to credentials, gender and interviewer's bias or assumption were less reported than other items in the 1st domain. In the 2nd domain, descriptions such as a presence of non-participants, pilot test for interview guide development, and transcript return to participants were less reported than other items. In the 3rd domain, items related to number of data coder, participants checking of the finding, and clarity of minor themes were less reported than other items.
CONCLUSION
It could be concluded that COREQ is a useful guideline for reporting of qualitative studies. From these results, we suggest that full items of COREQ should be considered and described when researchers report qualitative research. |
| Key Words:
Qualitative research; Interview; Focus groups; Report; Guideline; COREQ |
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