Research progress on the application of 3 common types of content analysis in the qualitative studies of nursing

doi:10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2024.11.018

Abstract

Abstract:

Qualitative content analysis is one of the commonly used data analysis methods in qualitative research，and it is increasingly widely used in the nursing field. This article briefly introduces the origin and development process of qualitative content analysis and the definition and background of 3 common types of content analysis. It also describes the analysis steps of the 3 common content analysis in detail by combining the latest research at home and abroad. In addition，it discusses the joint use of multiple content analysis methods. The goal of this article is to improve the understanding of qualitative content analysis among nursing staff and effectively promote the scientific，and standardized application of this method in the nursing field.

Key words: Qualitative Research, Content Analysis, Methods, Review, Nursing Care

摘要：

质性内容分析法是质性研究常用的资料分析方法之一，在护理领域的应用日益广泛。该文介绍了质性内容分析法的起源、发展历程及3种常见内容分析法的定义和背景，结合研究实例，详细描述了3种内容分析法的具体步骤，并总结归纳了内容分析法联合使用的方法，以提高护理人员对质性内容分析法的认识，推进其在护理质性研究中科学、规范地应用。

关键词: 质性研究, 内容分析法, 方法, 综述, 护理

LU Huazhen, JIN Yuanyuan, LI Huiling. Research progress on the application of 3 common types of content analysis in the qualitative studies of nursing[J]. Chinese Journal of Nursing, 2024, 59(11): 1405-1409.

陆华贞, 金园园, 李惠玲. 3种内容分析法在护理质性研究中的应用进展[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2024, 59(11): 1405-1409.

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