A scoping review of autoethnography in nursing.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Autoethnography combines personal experiences with cultural analysis, emerging as a response to the limitations of traditional ethnography. This review aimed to explore, describe, and delineate the utilization of autoethnography by nurses published in peer-reviewed journals.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted according to the Arksey and O'Malley framework. On October 12, 2023, autoethnographic studies in nursing were identified through searches of CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Peer-reviewed articles published in English language were retrieved. We applied no date restriction. Data were extracted on nursing, epiphany, results, style of writing, implications for nursing, and ethical considerations.

Results

Twenty-six articles met the inclusion crit

SUBMITTER: Salzmann-Erikson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650669 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature