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1. Szelin YapSzelin Yap
22ndnd
Year Nursing StudentYear Nursing Student
““How and why do perspectives ofHow and why do perspectives of
electroconvulsive therapy differelectroconvulsive therapy differ
between clients and clinicians?”between clients and clinicians?”
3. One in six New ZealandersOne in six New Zealanders
will be affected by seriouswill be affected by serious
depression at some point indepression at some point in
their lives- MOH, 2009their lives- MOH, 2009
5. • In the past, misuse and inappropriate use
of ECT certainly occurred in New Zealand
and overseas. However, current practice
guidelines and high-level training
requirements for ECT are designed to
minimise side effects and improve client
experiences (Melding, 2006).
7. • Qualitative data is non-numerical andQualitative data is non-numerical and
allows for greater detail and meaning toallows for greater detail and meaning to
arise from research (Babbie, 2008).arise from research (Babbie, 2008).
• My research question requires in depthMy research question requires in depth
and personal opinions from a sample ofand personal opinions from a sample of
clients who have undergone ECT andclients who have undergone ECT and
clinicians involved with ECT.clinicians involved with ECT.
9. • A phenomenological approach involves usingA phenomenological approach involves using
open ended questions in interview in order toopen ended questions in interview in order to
obtain in-depth opinions on an experienceobtain in-depth opinions on an experience
(Creswell, 2003).(Creswell, 2003).
• The intention of my research project is to giveThe intention of my research project is to give
clinicians a general idea of how theirclinicians a general idea of how their
perspectives of ECT differ to those of clients.perspectives of ECT differ to those of clients.
This is in congruence with phenomenologicalThis is in congruence with phenomenological
analysis where the “essence” of the interview oranalysis where the “essence” of the interview or
observation is obtained (Creswell, 2003).observation is obtained (Creswell, 2003).
10. Coding, memoing & concept mappingCoding, memoing & concept mapping
• Coding involves classifying your data inCoding involves classifying your data in
order to find trendsorder to find trends
• Memoing involves writing notes whichMemoing involves writing notes which
allow a clearer understanding of yourallow a clearer understanding of your
analysis.analysis.
• Concept mapping allows a clarification ofConcept mapping allows a clarification of
how concepts relate in an illustrationhow concepts relate in an illustration
(Babbie, 2008).(Babbie, 2008).
12. Implications on PracticeImplications on Practice
• This an applied research project as the resultsThis an applied research project as the results
are intended to be used in clinical settingsare intended to be used in clinical settings
(Babbie, 2008).(Babbie, 2008).
• I expect that my research will result in a greaterI expect that my research will result in a greater
understanding by clinicians of how to educateunderstanding by clinicians of how to educate
clients and improve their experience of ECT.clients and improve their experience of ECT.
• A direct comparison of differing perspectives onA direct comparison of differing perspectives on
ECT would allow clinicians to understand whyECT would allow clinicians to understand why
clients generally have a negative outlook onclients generally have a negative outlook on
ECT, creating an opportunity to address theseECT, creating an opportunity to address these
issues.issues.
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approaches.approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc.Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc.
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