Abstract
This article presents an overview of the diary as a popular method for data collection in nursing and health research. The context for using diaries as a data collection tool is considered and the nature and purpose of the diary and its relationship with health care are examined. The author reflects on different types of diary and their use in data collection, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of using a diary approach to data collection in health care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 36-41 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Nursing standard : official newspaper of the Royal College of Nursing |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 44 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2015 |
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Michael Snowden
- Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise - Senior Lecturer
- School of Human and Health Sciences
- Centre for Applied Research in Health - Member
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