Question

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7. What strategies are used to analyze the data of this article?
Abstract

This qualitative study used interviews to explore nurses’ perceptions of their role in protecting children and to identify any barriers to implementing the role. Participants in this study were recruited through purposive sampling. Ten nurses whose work brings them into regular contact with children and their families were interviewed; the sample included nurses from acute care and community-based nursing services in the Northern Territory (NT). Results from semi-structured, open-ended questions were analyzed using a process of coding and thematic analysis.

Three major themes, derived from aggregating related sub-themes, were identified and names as Drawing a line in the sand; Mushrooms in the dark and Fear Factor. Three broad areas that influence nurses’ effectiveness in the protection of children were identified – organizational structures, institutional practices, and legislative frameworks. Recommendations from this study include a need for collaborative interdisciplinary practices, development of departmental protocols to support such practice, and nurse-led models of care that aim for early identification of risk factors for child abuse and early intervention to support families and improve family functioning. This exploratory research has provided baseline data for an action research study in progress on the role of nurses in protecting children.

Keywords: nurses; child protection; interdisciplinary collaboration; family support.

Answer 1

# The data analysis is described as

-How well did the article cover the process used to analyze the data?

-How were the themes/patterns identified?

-What aspects of rigor were addressed?

-For aspects of rigor not addressed what could be determined based on the information provided in the article?

Data analysis is the most crucial part of any research. Data analysis summarizes collected data. It involves the interpretation of data gathered through the use of analytical and logical reasoning to determine patterns, relationships or trends.

The present article is an exploratory qualitative study used interviews to explore nurses’ perceptions of their role in protecting children and to identify any barriers to implementing the role.

The study participants or the samples were selected through a purposive sampling technique. Results from semi-structured, open-ended questions were analyzed using a process of coding and thematic analysis.

Three major themes, derived from aggregating related sub-themes, were identified and names as Drawing a line in the sand; Mushrooms in the dark and Fear Factor. Three broad areas that influence nurses’ effectiveness in the protection of children were identified – organizational structures, institutional practices, and legislative frameworks.

After analyzing the data statistically. the researcher has given clear data regarding the study as well as given recommendations from this study include a need for collaborative interdisciplinary practices, development of departmental protocols to support such practice, and nurse-led models of care that aim for early identification of risk factors for child abuse and early intervention to support families and improve family functioning.

*Aspects of rigors addressed?

The researchers were properly addressed regarding the sample, data collection, coding, and thematic analysis. Here the researchers mainly focused on the thematic analysis.

After analyzing the data and came to the conclusion and during the discussion, they have given future suggestions regarding an action research study in progress on the role of nurses in protecting children.