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Ward K, Hoare KJ, Gott M. Evolving from a positivist to constructionist epistemology while using grounded theory: reflections of a novice researcher. J Res Nurs 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/1744987115597731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Specifying epistemology guiding health research provides evidence of a researcher’s worldview and thus the rationale for methodological choices. A challenging quagmire of epistemological options exists for the novice nurse researcher, often difficult to navigate, particularly in the absence of a philosophical grounding. During her doctoral journey, the first author (KW) explored living with overnight mask ventilation for sleep apnoea using a social constructionist grounded theory. Choosing this methodology required that KW reconcile her background in evidence-based nursing practice with the various theoretical legacies underpinning grounded theory. In this paper, the philosophical roots of both evidence-based nursing and grounded theory are explored. The influence that both context and the researcher’s relationship with their participants and data have upon knowledge construction is also considered. Parallels are drawn between a developing awareness of epistemology and the evolution of grounded theory research from positivism to social constructionism. This paper will assist novice researchers to consider assumptions about the origins of knowledge and subsequently be of help when choosing a research methodology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Kim Ward
- Teaching Fellow, School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Senior Lecturer and NP Children & Youth Primary Health Care, School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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- Professor of Health Sciences and Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) & Director of Research, School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Tumilty E, Walker S, Tumilty S. Tainting by numbers – how the disadvantaged become invisible within evidence-based medicine. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2014. [DOI: 10.1179/1743288x14y.0000000152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Buetow S. EBM and the strawman: a commentary on Devisch and Murray (2009). 'We hold these truths to be self-evident': deconstructing 'evidence-based' medical practice. J Eval Clin Pract 2009; 15:957-9. [PMID: 20367691 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01215.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Stephen Buetow
- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Miles A, Loughlin M, Polychronis A. Evidence-based healthcare, clinical knowledge and the rise of personalised medicine. J Eval Clin Pract 2008; 14:621-49. [PMID: 19018885 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2008.01094.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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