Use of Vignettes in Qualitative Research on Drug U

Authors: Jaqueline Queiroz de Macedo Nazilla Khanlou Margarita Antonia Villar Luis

Publish Date: 2015/03/03

Volume: 13, Issue: 5, Pages: 549-562

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Abstract

This paper examines the use of vignettes a research method used to explore sensitive issues in studies on drug use First aim to explore available literature on the use of vignettes in examining the phenomenon of drug use Second to illustrate the actual use of a vignette to capture the experiences of teachers in a school setting in Brazil This we propose to do by applying Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review technique Twentysix qualitative studies were found that met the reviews inclusion and exclusion criteria Across studies the vignette technique as a method of data collection was applied in different aspects of drug use education and training ethics in research identification of risk HIV prevention public conceptions religion rape social policy treatment The main reasons to use this method were related but not limited to the sensitive area of drug use to stimulate discussion to get participants involved and to maintain confidentiality In nursing practice vignettes can make it easier to the patient to address drug use’s topics in group and individually With the use of the vignette technique qualitative researchers can increase the possibility of discussion about drug use with the participants based on their choices and reflection on the scenarioAll procedures followed were in accordance with the ethical standards of the responsible committee on human research institutional and national and with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975 as revised in 2000 Informed consent was obtained from all participants for being included in the study

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