title: Getting started with qualitative research: developing a research proposal.
abstract: The aim of this article is to illustrate in detail important issues that research beginners may have to deal with during the design of a qualitative research proposal in nursing and health care. Cristina Vivar has developed a 17-step process to describe the development of a qualitative research project. This process can serve as an easy way to start research and to ensure a comprehensive and thorough proposal.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Nursing and Maternal & Child Health Care, School of Nursing, University of Navarra, Spain.
authors.forename: Cristina G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Vivar
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McQueen
authors.forename: Dorothy A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Whyte
authors.forename: Navidad Canga
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Armayor
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003657:Decision Making; D017144:Focus Groups; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009742:Nursing Theory; D019370:Observation; D010865:Pilot Projects; D010934:Planning Techniques; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D012109:Research Support as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D017748:Time Management; D014956:Writing