title: Mind mapping in qualitative research.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We tested a theory that mind mapping could be used as a tool in qualitative research to transcribe and analyse an interview.
  
  
  METHODS
  We compared results derived from mind mapping with those from interpretive phenomenological analysis by examining patients' and carers' perceptions of a new nurse-led service.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Mind mapping could be used to rapidly analyse simple qualitative audio-recorded interviews.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  More research is needed to establish the extent to which mind mapping can assist qualitative researchers.
authors.affiliation: Hywel Dda Health Board.
authors.forename: Christopher
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Tattersall
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stroud
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pringle
mesh_terms: D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D013850:Thinking