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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Announcing a new GQNR collection that brings together published articles that advance #qualitative methodological development in nursing and related fields. Check it out here: journals.sagepub.com/topic/collec...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Aug 22

Just published: Qualitative study by Ruwang Han and colleagues explores advanced practice nursing models in primary care within a wellbeing service in Finland. #OpenAccess here:
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Nurse Practitioners’ Practice Patterns in Primary Care in Finland: A Descriptive Qualitative Study - Ruwang Han, Melanie Rogers, Sofia Asplund, Lisbeth Fagerström, 2025

Healthcare demands continue to increase across the globe, Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are recognised as a valuable workf...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 18

New GQNR #qualitative study highlights how a supportive and professional atmosphere boosts intensive care nurses’ job satisfaction and motivation to continue working in the ICU despite the high workload. #Openaccess journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #workplace #rentention #ICU #staffing

What Motivates Intensive Care Nurses to Continue Working in the Intensive Care Unit: A Qualitative Study - Camilla Leithe-Lajord, Kjersti Grønning, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to improve ICU capacity and working conditions in Norwegian hospitals and recruit and retain nurses. The aim of this ...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 17

Just published: Qualitative study exploring HIV-related stigma experienced by older Black women living with HIV Findings have implications for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Check it out. #Openaccess here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #discrimination #healthcare #HIVAwareness

“All They See Is Those Three Letters”: Exploring the Effects of Stigma Among Older Black Women Living with HIV - Laika Maganga, Natalia Villegas, Lucero Rocha, Rosina Cianelli, 2025

Older Black women (OBW) aged 50 years and older are disproportionately affected by HIV, a condition that remains highly stigmatized. This qualitative descriptiv...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 11

New qualitative study findings suggest that online screening tools at well-baby clinics may offer significant benefits, provided that parental insecurity and vulnerability are addressed through information and dialogue. Check it out here:
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Parents’ Experiences with Online Screening Tools in Well-Child Clinics and School Health Services: A Qualitative Study - Trine Holm, Elin Thygesen, Geir Inge Hausvik, Thomas Westergren, 2025

The aim of this study was to explore the experience of parents who completed online screening tools about their child’s health, development, and well-being, and...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 10

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Malene Beck to the GQNR Editorial Board. As an expert in qualitative research, she is Chair of the Research Unit, #WeDoCare, Children & Adolescent Dept, Zealand University Hospital & Assoc Prof in the Faculty of Health, University of South Denmark

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jun 4

Just published - protocol for a qualitative study to explore the multi-faceted experiences of women migrants engaging in sex work from nurse researchers at Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, TMU, Canada journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #vulnerability #inequities #phenomenology

The Lived Experiences of Ukrainian Female Migrants and Sex Work to Make Ends Meet: A Study Protocol - Kateryna Metersky, Areej Al-Hamad, Kristina Tsvygun, Lauren Espe, Valerie Tan, 2025

Ukrainian women migrants who moved to Canada to escape the 2022 escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict face challenges to their integration into Canadian ...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · May 12

Today on #IND2025, we join nurses around the world in celebrating the heart of healthcare. We're proud to support and share qualitative research by nurses, for nurses — advancing practice and improving care for patients and families every day. journals.sagepub.com/home/gqn
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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · May 8

Check out our newest GQNR publication - providing guidance to nurses caring for war-affected refugees. An important publication on this topic for nurses. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Nursing Praxis on Intercultural Care with War-Affected Refugees

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · May 8

NEW: The findings of this qualitative study provide guidance for an evidence-based practice model of intercultural nursing care for war-affected refugees. #OpenAccess
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Nursing Praxis on Intercultural Care with War-Affected Refugees - Kim L. Larson, Lucyna Płaszewska-Żywko, Natalia Sira, Jami Leibowitz, 2025

The purpose of this study was to describe the nursing praxis of nurses and midwives on intercultural care in Poland with refugees from Ukraine. A qualitative de...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 30

Researchers from the University of Stavanger bring us this meta-ethnography, exploring the knowledge of refugee youth and their perceptions related to sexual and reproductive health, with implications for nurses and others. #OpenAccess journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 28

New: Qualitative study explores the challenges that family caregivers often face in navigating care decisions and maintaining involvement after their relatives transition to long-term care. #OpenAccess journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #dementia #olderadults #nursing

“It’s Akin to Standing Alone on the Platform”: A Qualitative Analysis of Family Caregivers’ Perceived Benefits of Conversations with Professional Dementia Caregivers - Frederik Schou-Juul, Lucca-Mathi...

Family caregivers often face challenges in navigating care decisions and maintaining involvement after their relatives transition to long-term care facilities. ...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 23

Just Published: “This Is My Future?”: Understanding the Lives of Emerging Adult Women Living with Chronic Pain Through a Narrative Inquiry by J. Finlay & A.M. dela Cruz, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary. #OpenAcess #qualitative #Gender #Nursing
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“This Is My Future?”: Understanding the Lives of Emerging Adult Women Living with Chronic Pain Through a Narrative Inquiry - Jenise Finlay, Aniela M. dela Cruz, 2025

Chronic pain disproportionately affects women yet is often underestimated by medical professionals. In Canada, chronic pain rates have risen significantly, part...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 18

Just Out: Qualitative study exploring use of online pregnancy health info among Hispanic women who are at higher risk of gestational weight gain (#GWG). Implications for nurses. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #DietaryGuidelines #PhysicalActivity #OpenAccess

Hispanic Views About Online Information on Weight Gain, Diet, and Physical Activity in Pregnancy: A Qualitative Study - Sookja Kang, Lorraine O. Walker, Kelly Pretorius, Michael Mackert, 2025

The vast amount of online health resources accessible to the public and the pregnant population shows their high interest in using online health resources for t...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 15

NEW: This qualitative study investigates primary care nurses’ experiences of structured documentation with direct transfer to a national quality registry. #OpenAcess journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #ElectronicHealthRecords #NursesWork

Primary Care Nurses’ Experiences of Structured Documentation: A Qualitative Interview Study - Anna Dalsten Hjort, Tora Hammar, Karin Myrberg, 2025

Healthcare is undergoing an unprecedented technological transition to structured documentation in electronic health records (EHR), which has the potential to in...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Apr 14

Using photovoice methods, this study finds that obstetric nurses’ work-related musculoskeletal injuries are related to workspaces, the precariousness of equipment and materials, and the organization and nature of nurses’ work. #openaccess
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Obstetric Nurses Perceptions About Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Photovoice Study - Armando David de Sousa, Cristina Lavareda Baixinho, Maria Helena Presado, Maria Adriana Henriques, 2025

Obstetric nurses are at increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders associated with equipment and materials, the parturient and the specific nature...

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Sage Journals @journals.sagepub.com · Apr 1

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Struggling with major revisions in peer review?

Our latest guide breaks down 7 essential steps to help you navigate feedback and refine your manuscript.

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7 Steps for Navigating Major Revisions in Peer Review: A guide for Authors

Major revisions are a chance to refine your manuscript. Review feedback, revise thoroughly, address comments respectfully, check formatting, and resubmit. Use feedback to learn and improve future subm...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Mar 24

New #GQNR: See how change mechanisms in a psychoeducational intervention for family dementia caregivers are explored using longitudinal constructivist #GroundedTheory; authors share lessons learned #OpenAccess
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Exploring Change Mechanisms in a Complex Intervention: Lessons Learned From a Longitudinal Constructivist Grounded Theory Study - Stephanie Kipfer, Cedric Mabire, Andrea Koppitz, Sandrine Pihet, 2025

To develop effective and implementable complex health interventions, we need to understand the mechanisms through which an intervention contributes to desired o...

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Mar 19

NEW #GQNR Publication: The social organization of quality of life of older people in long-term care facilities: An institutional ethnography approach. Free to download here:
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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Mar 5

Just published in #GQNR: “The Whole Culture of Nursing Needs to Change”: A Descriptive Phenomenology of Nurses Being Bullied. #OpenAccess
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International Institute for Qualitative Methodology @iiqm.bsky.social · Feb 28

Thinking Qualitatively is back June 9-12, 2025, online! 20+ experts, workshops, skill-builders & more. Register today! bit.ly/tq-2r #research #academic

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Feb 4

For #WorldCancerDay2025, we salute qualitative nursing researchers like Dr. A. Ojerinde for their contributions to our knowledge base related to cancer prevention. #OpenAccess here:
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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Jan 20

Just published in #GQNR: This new #phenomenolgical study describes the lived experiences of patients, families/carers and staff on a #COVID19 ward. #openaccess here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #nursing #qualitative

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Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum @rcnlibraries.bsky.social · Dec 20

Great opportunity from @gqnrjournal.bsky.social to publish your qualitative research on end of life care. Deadline 31 December.

Check out Global Qualitative Nursing Research on BrowZine (browzine.com/libraries/23...), and our Subject Guides (www.rcn.org.uk/library/Subj...) for some inspiration.

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Global Qualitative Nursing Research @gqnrjournal.bsky.social · Dec 19

#InternationalMigrantsDay 2024: We celebrate the rigorous qualitative research by nurses to advance understanding of ways to build a healthier future for all. This qualitative study in #GQNR is an excellent example:
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