Analysis of Qualitative Research Published in Nursing Journals in a Recent 10-year Period: Focused on JKAN and ANR

최근 10년간 간호학술지에 게재된 질적연구 분석: JKAN과 ANR 중심으로

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze reports of qualitative studies published in Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (JKAN) and Asian Nursing Research (ANR) and to determine explicit suggestions to improve the quality of qualitative papers. Methods: A total of 106 qualitative studies published in JKAN and ANR from 2008 to 2017 was reviewed using consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ). Results: In the research team and reflexivity, there was a lack of description in relationship building with participants and for researcher assumptions. Regarding study design, pilot tests for interview guideline development and revision of a transcript for clarity were less reported than other items. For analysis and findings, descriptions of number of data coders and diverse cases were insufficient. Conclusion: We suggest that researchers consider and describe COREQ items in more detail when reporting qualitative research. Also, although COREQ are guidelines for reporting qualitative studies, they do not reflect the characteristics of all such research methodologies. Therefore, it is necessary to develop a systematic evaluation standard including questions reflecting the characteristics of each qualitative research methodology to contribute to improvement of qualitative research.