The utilization of participant observation and semi-structured interview in the research in nursing

Authors

  • Maria Alice Dias da Silva Lima
  • Maria Cecília Puntel de Almeida
  • Cristiane Cauduro Lima

Keywords:

Trabalho de campo, Observação participante, Entrevista, Semi-estruturada

Abstract

An experience report of the researchers in the development of a qualitative research is presented. The limits and the possibilities found in the realization of the field work are described, while adopting participant observation and semi-structured interview as techniques for data collection. The importance of the involvement level of the researcher with the subjects and some aspects that may interfere in the results to be achieved are emphasized.

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Published

2008-05-26

How to Cite

1.
Dias da Silva Lima MA, Puntel de Almeida MC, Cauduro Lima C. The utilization of participant observation and semi-structured interview in the research in nursing. Rev Gaúcha Enferm [Internet]. 2008 May 26 [cited 2026 Sep. 1];20:130. Available from: https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/rgenf/article/view/4288

Issue

Vol. 20 (1999): Número Especial

Section

Relato de Experiência

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