Audiovisual Recording in the Inpatient Setting: A Method for Studying Parent–Nurse Communication

Audiovisual recordings are under-utilized for capturing interactions in inpatient settings. Standardized procedures and methods improve observation and conclusion validity drawn from audiovisual data. This article provides specific approaches for collecting, standardizing, and maintaining audiovisua...

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Published in:Journal of family nursing 2023-05, Vol.29 (2), p.192-201
Main Authors: Cash, Erin K., Giambra, Barbara K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Cleaning
Communication
Data Collection
Data integrity
Humans
Inpatient care
Inpatients
Morality
Nurses
Parents
Pediatrics
Privacy
Recruitment
Video recorders
Video Recording - methods
Working relationships
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Summary:Audiovisual recordings are under-utilized for capturing interactions in inpatient settings. Standardized procedures and methods improve observation and conclusion validity drawn from audiovisual data. This article provides specific approaches for collecting, standardizing, and maintaining audiovisual data based on a study of parent–nurse communication and child and family outcomes. Data were collected using audio and video recorders at defined time points simplifying its collection. Data were downloaded, edited for size and privacy, and securely stored, then transcribed, and subsequently reviewed to ensure accuracy. Positive working relationships with families and nurses facilitated successful study recruitment, data collection, and transcript cleaning. Barriers to recruitment and data collection, such as privacy concerns and technical issues, were successfully overcome. When carefully coordinated and obtained, audiovisual recordings are a rich source of research data. Thoughtful protocol design for the successful capture, storage, and use of recordings enables researchers to take quick action to preserve data integrity when unexpected situations arise.
ISSN:1074-8407
1552-549X
DOI:10.1177/10748407231162131