title: Triangulation as a method for contemporary nursing research.
abstract: The complex nature of phenomena investigated by nurses demands the use of a multifaceted approach to develop nursing knowledge. Triangulation offers a rigorous methodological framework by which to achieve this aim. The authors describe the historical and philosophical underpinnings of triangulation and outline considerations in relation to applying it in contemporary nursing research.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Family and Community Health, College of Social and Health Sciences, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Halcomb
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Andrew
mesh_terms: D015982:Bias; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D036301:Qualitative Research; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D013997:Time Factors