Abstract
Background of the research: Visual methods are used in nursing research. These methods include media
such as film, video, still images, material artifacts and drawing. The current study is a PhD project,
dealing with children's experiences of eating restrictively (diabetes or obesity). Visual methods were used
as a complement to qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews) in an effort to explore and identify
children's perceptions of life situation.
Purpose for the presentation: Presenting the use of visual methods as a research tool in the
phenomenological nursing research and as an option in the dialogue with the patient.
Material and method description: Drawing, modeling and role-playing with stuffed animals is part of the
material from the study and illustrate how visual methods can be used in relationship with the child.
Result: The play and creativity have a function of reflection work. Children often end their drawing and
throw the drawing work, because they have gained the insight that they were looking for. This insight can
be shared and used in conversation with children who have difficulties in finding verbal expression. The
drawing creates a passable path in the situation.
Perspectives: With these visual methods we create spaces for alternative forms of expression, we make
ourselves more open to phenomena which people are concerned about. We explore together with the
patient and we find the opportunities in front. The methods indicate
such as film, video, still images, material artifacts and drawing. The current study is a PhD project,
dealing with children's experiences of eating restrictively (diabetes or obesity). Visual methods were used
as a complement to qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews) in an effort to explore and identify
children's perceptions of life situation.
Purpose for the presentation: Presenting the use of visual methods as a research tool in the
phenomenological nursing research and as an option in the dialogue with the patient.
Material and method description: Drawing, modeling and role-playing with stuffed animals is part of the
material from the study and illustrate how visual methods can be used in relationship with the child.
Result: The play and creativity have a function of reflection work. Children often end their drawing and
throw the drawing work, because they have gained the insight that they were looking for. This insight can
be shared and used in conversation with children who have difficulties in finding verbal expression. The
drawing creates a passable path in the situation.
Perspectives: With these visual methods we create spaces for alternative forms of expression, we make
ourselves more open to phenomena which people are concerned about. We explore together with the
patient and we find the opportunities in front. The methods indicate
| Original language | English |
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| Publication date | 5 Aug 2010 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 5 Aug 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 29th International Human Science Research Conference i Seattle, USA - Seattle Duration: 4 Aug 2010 → 6 Aug 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 29th International Human Science Research Conference i Seattle, USA |
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| City | Seattle |
| Period | 04/08/2010 → 06/08/2010 |