Ethnography and ethnonursing: research methods in nursing

Abstract

This paper aims to review the literature about the qualitative ethnographic research method, and its application in nursing, describing one of the authors experience while writing a master’s dissertation. Both methods, ethnography and ethnonursing, are presented with their specific proposals and phases. Leininger’s ideas are enhanced since it was this author who revealed to nursing the importance to comprehend culture, allowing to give care which is coherent to each ones beliefs and values. The study allowed to better know the research methods and it is wished that it contributes to deepen the knowledge about them, stimulating their use.