ABSTRACT
Objective
To reflect on the characteristics of the phenomenological interview as part of a phenomenological research in nursing research and to present some practical recommendations for its realization.
Method
Reflective theoretical study conducted in October and November of 2016 about the development of the phenomenological interview in nursing, based on the scientific literature and critical analysis of the authors.
Results
We present the characteristics of the phenomenological interview and suggest some practical recommendations for its application in nursing.
Conclusions
The interview is a valuable tool to access the phenomenon studied in nursing and unveiled by being.
Qualitative research; Interview; Nursing