title: Computer-assisted software transcription of qualitative interviews.
abstract: John Alcock and Ron Iphofen examine a method to assist with interview transcription using free, open source computer software and digital recordings, and consider some underlying practical, ethical and philosophical issues.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies, Bangor University, UK.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alcock
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Iphofen
mesh_terms: D016494:Computer Security / Q000941:ethics; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003625:Data Collection / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods*; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012107:Research Design; D013637:Tape Recording; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D014742:Videodisc Recording; D015443:Word Processing / Q000941:ethics / Q000379:methods*