Phenomenology remains a central yet often misunderstood approach in qualitative inquiry, valued for its ability to reveal the meanings of lived experience. Despite its influence, researchers continue to face uncertainty in applying phenomenological principles consistently. Two areas frequently present challenges: determining when to adopt descriptive or interpretive phenomenology, and...
AIMS To discuss how Husserl's descriptive phenomenology, as a philosophy and approach, has been used and reported in researching the experiences of others, using the topic of foreign-trained nurses. DESIGN Discussion paper. DATA SOURCES A systematic search of MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, SCOPUS, British Nursing Database and PsycInfo was carried out in December 2021. The inclusion criteria were...