阅读 Q 方法论研究文章

2022-09-29 16:18

我们感谢 Hensel 和 Toronto（2022 年）提供更多关于 Q 方法学的知识，作为改进护理研究的新方法。

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To the Editor:

In the recently published article “Reading a Q Methodology Research Article,” Hensel and Toronto (2022) describe the use of this mixed methods approach, clarify the different stages, define specific terms and characteristics, and provide useful tips. Q methodology has been increasingly used in health care research and seems to be a good fit in nursing (Miguel et al., 2018; Miguel & Caldeira, 2021). We have used this methodology in PhD research.

In health care, and especially in nursing, complex and controversial issues are common. Understanding subjectivity is paramount in determining patients' views toward holistic care. Nursing care is focused on human responses to health and illness transitions (Miguel & Caldeira, 2021). These responses may involve subjective phenomena that are difficult to measure or understand. Q methodology facilitates the study of subjective characteristics of human behavior (Yeun, 2021). Underrepresented patient populations who often do not have a voice can be included to gain their perspectives (Churruca et al., 2021). The card sorting technique has allowed patients with head and neck cancer to participate (Merrick & Farrell, 2012), and this method has been defined as inclusive from an ethical perspective (Miguel & Caldeira, 2021).

Q methodology can be used in health education, nursing practice, mental health, and areas such as chronic disease, end-of-life care, primary care, health care technology, and health system planning (Churruca et al., 2021). Thus, there are many opportunities for its application in nursing research.

We thank Hensel and Toronto (2022) for providing more knowledge about Q methodology as a new way to improve nursing research.

Susana S. A. Miguel, RN, MSc

Sílvia M. A. Caldeira, RN, MSc, PhD

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health

Lisbon, Portugal

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致编辑：

在最近发表的文章“阅读 Q 方法研究文章”中，Hensel 和 Toronto（2022 年）描述了这种混合方法方法的使用，阐明了不同的阶段，定义了具体的术语和特征，并提供了有用的提示。Q 方法越来越多地用于医疗保健研究，似乎非常适合护理（Miguel 等人，2018 年；Miguel 和 Caldeira，2021 年）。我们在博士研究中使用了这种方法。

在医疗保健领域，尤其是在护理领域，复杂和有争议的问题很常见。了解主观性对于确定患者对整体护理的看法至关重要。护理的重点是人类对健康和疾病转变的反应（Miguel & Caldeira，2021）。这些反应可能涉及难以衡量或理解的主观现象。Q 方法有助于研究人类行为的主观特征（Yeun，2021）。可以将通常没有发言权的代表性不足的患者群体纳入其中，以获得他们的观点（Churruca 等人，2021 年）。卡片分类技术让头颈癌患者参与其中（Merrick & Farrell, 2012)，并且从伦理角度来看，这种方法已被定义为具有包容性 ( Miguel & Caldeira, 2021 )。

Q 方法可用于健康教育、护理实践、心理健康以及慢性病、临终关怀、初级保健、卫生保健技术和卫生系统规划等领域（Churruca 等人，2021 年）。因此，它在护理研究中的应用有很多机会。

我们感谢 Hensel 和 Toronto（2022 年）提供更多关于 Q 方法学的知识，作为改进护理研究的新方法。