Abstract
Observation is a highly valued and effective research method, as well as being an essential part of nursing practice. The authors explore the way in which non-participant observation as a research method might be enhanced by the use of video recording. The utility, ethical considerations and constraints of video recording as a data collection tool are discussed, with examples from a research study. The authors argue that the use of videos can enhance the credibility of non-participant observation studies through the minimisation of selectivity and bias and the opportunity to employ more rigorous strategies for ensuring reliability.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Attitude of Health Personnel
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Bias
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Communication
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Data Collection / ethics
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Data Collection / methods*
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Data Collection / standards
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Effect Modifier, Epidemiologic
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Geriatric Nursing
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Health Services Research / organization & administration
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Humans
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Interprofessional Relations
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Nursing Homes
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Nursing Research / ethics
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Nursing Research / methods*
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Nursing Research / standards
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Observation / methods*
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Patient Care Team / organization & administration
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Patient Discharge
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Professional Role
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Reproducibility of Results
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Research Design
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Research Personnel / ethics
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Research Personnel / psychology
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Researcher-Subject Relations / ethics
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Researcher-Subject Relations / psychology
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State Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Videotape Recording / ethics
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Videotape Recording / methods*
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Videotape Recording / standards