Copyright: © 2002 Elsevier Ltd. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Descriptive studies often represent the first scientific toe in the water in new areas of inquiry. A ...

Descriptive studies often represent the first scientific toe in the water in new areas of inquiry. A fundamental element of descriptive reporting is a clear, specific, and measurable definition of the ...

To evaluate the characteristics and methodology consistency in nursing research with descriptive phenomenological design. Apart from the need for more research and standardized guidelines to clarify ...

The objective of this commentary is to develop a framework for assessing the rigour of qualitative approaches that identifies and distinguishes between the diverse objectives of qualitative health ...