Mind mapping in qualitative research.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: We tested a theory that mind mapping could be used as a tool in qualitative research to transcribe and analyse an interview. METHOD: We compared results derived from mind mapping with those from interpretive phenomenological analysis by examining patients' and carers' perceptions of a new nurse-led service. RESULTS: Mind mapping could be used to rapidly analyse simple qualitative audio-recorded interviews. CONCLUSION: More research is needed to establish the extent to which mind mapping can assist qualitative researchers.