Curiosity as holistic engagement: experiences of hospitalized patients as research participants.
Curiosity as holistic engagement in a recent research study between a researcher and participants is highlighted. Surgical inpatient participants initiated and extended interpersonal dialogue on the basis of their curiosity. It is argued that patient/participant curiosity should be encouraged because it is a positive component of holistic engagement and transformative in research processes.
School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia. Nel.Glass@acu.edu.au
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003142:Communication; D005106:Exploratory Behavior; D005260:Female; D006694:Holistic Health; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010361:Patients; D012107:Research Design; D012108:Research Personnel; D035842:Research Subjects; D055815:Young Adult