Application of Colaizzi’s Method of Data Analysis in Phenomenological Research

Abstract

Background: Phenomenology is a research method intended to explore the experiences of people as theylive in different phases of their life. Aim: This paper aimed to explore the Colaizzi’s method of descriptivedata analysis to articulate the experiences of women living with Ischemic heart disease (IHD).Method: By using the actual research data, the technique of Colaizzi’s data analysis was used to extract,organize and analyze the data.Results: Colaizzi’s strategy was effectively utilized in identifying significant statements from the transcribedverbatim and meanings were formulated. From these formulated meanings clusters of themes and themeswere derived which eventually helped in the development of thematic map of experiences of women withIschemic heart disease (IHD).Conclusion: Colaizzi’s step of data analysis in descriptive phenomenology was effectively utilized in thisresearch that facilitated in reflecting the experiences of IHD patients.