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Mind mapping in qualitative research.

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.