title: Data collecting in grounded theory--some practical issues.
abstract: In this paper, Kathleen Duffy, Colette Ferguson and Hazel Watson discuss the challenges of using grounded theory methodology in research, particularly when used for the first time. With reference to a study of the factors influencing mentors' decisions when student nurses' clinical performance is unsatisfactory, they highlight some of the practical issues relevant to the data collection phase of the research process.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University, City Campus, Glasgow, UK.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Duffy
authors.forename: Colette
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ferguson
authors.forename: Hazel
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Watson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000379:methods*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012107:Research Design; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology