The Pros And Cons Of Open-Ended Interviews

In this article, the phenomenology design study was used. Phenomenology is defined as “a type of qualitative research that describes the lived experience from the perspective of the participants” (Schmidt & Brown, 2016). Purposeful sampling with open-ended interviews with nurses, physicians, rapid response team members, house staff and administrators during the period of November 2008 through January 2009. A total of 49 participants were interviewed that consisted of 18 registered nurses, 8 administrators, 6 physicians, 6 house staff members, 4 rapid response team nurses and 3 respiratory technicians. Open-ended questions and inquiries were used to prompt an extensive discussion. Each participants interview began with the inquiry about a new or monumental

Both positive and negative impacts were shown in this study. A positive impact noted it increased confidence among nurses since expert back up was a phone call away and bestowed support. Empowerment was felt since there is no need to request permission to call the rapid response team when help is needed. Another important aspect of the rapid response team is the reorganization of patient load so the nurses can give attention to their other assigned patients. The rapid response team was also noted to appropriately prioritize patients that needs to be admitted to the intensive care unit or prevent unnecessary transfers to the intensive care unit. Another impact the RRT influenced was the help with nurse retentions. A negative impact noted was heightened stress between nurses and physicians. There was a loss of autonomy and education of interns since they felt they were not allowed to make the appropriate decision in the best interest of the patient. Lack of continuity of care was deemed a negative since the rapid response team does not know the patient like the primary nurse or team of physicians