Ethical aspects of phenomenological research with mentally ill people

Author(s): Holmes, C.

Journal/Book: Nurs Ethics. 1997; 4: 338 Euston Road, London, England NW1 3BH. Edward Arnold Publ Ltd. 49-56.

Abstract: Given the dramatic rise in the frequency of nursing research that involves eliciting personal information, one would expect that attempts to maintain the balance between the aspirations of researchers and the needs and rights of patients would lead to extensive discussion of the ethical issues arising. However, they have received little attention in the literature. This paper outlines and discusses some of the issues associated with qualitative research. The discussion converges on the specific case of phenomenological research, which involves the invasion of participants' personal worlds, and draws attention to some of the ethical issues that arise when the participants are psychiatric patients.

Note: Article Holmes C, Deakin Univ, Sch Nursing, Geelong, Vic 3217, AUSTRALIA

Keyword(s): ethics; phenomenology; qualitative research; vulnerable participants

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