USE OF NVIVO 10® SOFTWARE IN CONCEPT ANALYSIS STUDY

Abstract

Objective: to discuss the use of software in concept analysis through: 1) considerations made by peers who apply the package in their nursing practices; 2) correlation between the use of the NVivo 10® software and the stages of concept analysis using the Walker & Avant method. Method: this is a theoretical-reflective essay, based on the stages of concept analysis by Walker and Avant, constructed after a bibliographic survey and discussion with peers who apply the methodological framework and data analysis software in their practices. Results: in the results, the stages of the preparation and coding process of the support software are described from the concept analysis. A table is presented with the demonstration, description and understanding of the stages of the methodological reference in the use of the auxiliary software. Conclusion: the use of a concept analysis program can facilitate the organization, visualization and access to research data. Although it does not replace the investigator’s work and the relevance of the framework for analysis, it can allow for maximization of process results with benefits for analytical research.