Abstract:

Objective To analyze the major issues existing longitudinal qualitative research in nursing in China. Methods CNKI,Wanfang,SinoMed and VIP databases were searched for nursing papers on longitudinal qualitative research in China from the date of dataset establishment to October 16,2021. The included studies were summarized and analyzed. Results Twenty articles were included. In terms of methodology presentation,two articles failed to indicate which qualitative research method was used. In terms of sample size presentation,fourteen articles failed to indicate the attrition of sample. In terms of data collection time,fifteen articles failed to indicate the reasons for setting the data collection time. In terms of data analysis presentation,eighteen articles failed to describe the procedure of longitudinal data analysis,sixteen articles failed to indicate the time of data analysis,and seven articles failed to indicate the unit of data analysis. In terms of results presentation,one article failed to show change and six articles failed to indicate the data collection time in supportive quotes. Conclusion The longitudinal qualitative research is still in its initial stage in China and some misunderstandings are also existing. It is necessary to strengthen learning of relevant knowledge and correctly apply the method.

Key words: Nursing Care, Longitudinal Studies, Qualitative Research