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Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected data collection for many researchers, in particular research that involves face-to-face interviews., Aim: To share learning about the challenges encountered when face-to-face interviews could not continue as planned in a study and how to adapt data collection so that it can continue despite severe disruption., Discussion: This article examines the considerations and actions taken by the authors to ensure the continuity of data collection. The research aimed to use narrative inquiry to understand the experiences of significant others supporting people in intensive care units with severe burn injuries. But the pandemic meant the researchers could not meet face-to-face with participants as originally intended and so they had to consider new ways to approach data collection. The authors explore the process of adapting the interviews to video conferencing and telephone use while preserving the study's person-centred focus to remain coherent with narrative methodology., Conclusion: Adapting data collection is valuable in ensuring the continuity of research. Careful consideration and planning are required to ensure the research remains robust and ethically sound., Implications for Practice: Adapting data collection methods can allow for greater flexibility when participants cannot attend face-to-face interviews., Competing Interests: None declared, (©2023 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.)

Background: The P -value is frequently used in research to determine the probability that the results of a study are chance findings. A value less than 0.05 was once typically considered only to mean that results are 'statistically significant', as it indicates the chance they are false positives is less than one in 20 (5%). However, P<0.05 has transcended into meaning a study has had positive findings and its results are true and meaningful, increasing the likelihood it will be published. This has led to researchers over-emphasising the importance of the P-value, which may lead to a wrong conclusion and unethical research practices., Aim: To explain what the P -value means and explore its role in determining results and conclusions in quantitative research., Discussion: Some researchers are calling for a move away from using statistical significance towards meaningful interpretation of findings. This would require all researchers to consider the magnitude of the effect of their findings, contemplate findings with less certainty, and place a greater emphasis on logic to support or refute findings - as well as to have the courage to consider findings from multiple perspectives., Conclusion: The authors argue that researchers should not abandon P -values but should move away from compartmentalising research findings into two mutually exclusive categories: 'statistically significant' and 'statistically insignificant'. They also recommend that researchers consider the magnitudes of their results and report whether findings are meaningful, rather than simply focusing on P -values., Implications for Practice: Lessening the importance of statistical significance will improve the accuracy of the reporting of results and see research disseminated based on its clinical importance rather than statistical significance. This will reduce the reporting of false positives and the overstatement of effects., Competing Interests: None declared, (© 2020 RCN Publishing Company Ltd. All rights reserved. Not to be copied, transmitted or recorded in any way, in whole or part, without prior permission of the publishers.)

Background The collection of sensitive data can arouse emotional reactions and researchers may have difficulty distancing themselves from personal stories. Debriefing can address the emotional effect of an experience on researchers. Aim To explore the debrief responses of three research assistants who were involved in the review of retrospective charts and medical notes in a study that examined the risk factors for readmission in young people with anorexia nervosa. Discussion Based on a review of the responses, the principal research team reflected on the value and effectiveness of a debrief tool for research assistants entering sensitive quantitative data. The paper highlights these reflections. Conclusion The use of an electronic debrief tool, while not without its challenges, provides an opportunity for individual reflection and a platform for emotional release for researchers engaged in sustained and intensive collection of sensitive data. This type of tool may serve as a guide for research teams and assist them in monitoring the well-being of those collecting sensitive data. We also advocate that a debriefing tool may contribute to closure for research assistants who become emotionally invested and affected by meticulous quantitative data entry. Implications for practice This paper provides recommendations for future use of an electronic debrief tool for researchers collecting sensitive data.

Aim: To discuss the application of the principles of participatory action research (PAR) in a project that developed and evaluated a mentor-mentee support programme for women with anorexia nervosa., Background: A programme was developed and implemented in which mentors and mentees participated in workshops, social activities and focus groups that sought to support and develop resilience for those experiencing anorexia nervosa., Discussion: PAR principles were mirrored in the programme, paying respect to the views and needs of each participant, an open trajectory to possible conclusions and a continuous feedback cycle. Mentees had a sense of empowerment, ownership of the programme and hope that recovery was possible. It allowed their voices to be heard and provided them with belief they could begin new relationships and friendships., Conclusion: The principles of PAR suited a project aimed at developing self-determination and resilience in women with anorexia nervosa., Implications for Research/practice: PAR would be readily transferable to a number of mental health settings where empowerment is of paramount concern.