Successful Recruitment to Qualitative Research: A Critical Reflection

Recruitment to qualitative research is an important methodological consideration. However, the process of recruitment under-communicated in articles and methods textbooks. A robust plan enhances trustworthiness overall success. Although has recently received increased attention methodology literature, a more nuanced understanding required. We realized successful our focused ethnographic inquiry. Numerous nurse educators, researchers, administrators volunteered within three months study initiation. Using Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle, we conducted critical reflection on log participant interview data surface factors contributing This article offers insights into facilitators recruitment. Our revealed four themes enrollment: (a) laying groundwork, (b) plan, (c) building rapport, (d) motivations. Two new strategies accounted for over 60% sample. Reporting recruiting participants specifying participants’ motivations volunteer, from their perspective, make contributions literature. guidance researchers pursuing Additional required evaluate relative influence various strategies.