title: Secondary analysis of qualitative data.
abstract: Secondary analysis of qualitative data is a valid mode of clinical inquiry. However, there is limited information available on its use in nursing. This article describes the use of secondary analysis for a study of family caregivers of relatives with dementia. The advantages, limitations, and application of secondary analysis are outlined; data management, analysis, and rigor are also discussed. The article concludes that this method is cost-effective, decreases respondent burden, and is a useful research method for students. However, the secondary analyst must be aware of the limitations of using secondary analysis of qualitative data.
authors.affiliation: University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Szabo
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Strang
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003704:Dementia; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results