title: Interviews in qualitative research.
abstract: Interviews are a common method of data collection in nursing research. They are frequently used alone in a qualitative study or combined with other data collection methods in mixed or multi-method research. Semi-structured interviews, where the researcher has some predefined questions or topics but then probes further as the participant responds, can produce powerful data that provide insights into the participants' experiences, perceptions or opinions.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: Kath
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Halcomb
mesh_terms: D007407:Interviews as Topic; D015399:Nursing Research; D036301:Qualitative Research