title: Lessons from the experience of using a video camera for research.
abstract: This paper discusses the practical and theoretical issues associated with the use of video cameras in a field setting to collect data of nurse-patient communication. In particular, the advantages and difficulties of filming participants are addressed and strategies put forward for overcoming potential problems. This paper aims to provide a useful insight into the use of these methods for other researchers.
authors.affiliation: Royal Marsden NHS Trust, London.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mallett
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods*; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000379:methods*