2022 Volume 45 Issue 2 Pages 2_201-2_212
Objective: This article aimed to provide readers with information regarding the usage status of Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS) and the experience of researchers with this software. Methods: Papers regarding the usage status of CAQDAS were extracted from Ichushi Web and J-STAGR. Then, the year of publication and research fields were analyzed. Additionally, two researchers with different years of CAQDAS usage reported their experiences. Results: A total of 95 papers using CAQDAS were extracted from qualitative studies published from 2010 to 2021. There were 15 research articles each pertaining to medicine/health science, business administration, and nursing. “NVivo” was the most used CAQDAS. Researchers with more experience in qualitative research stated that the ability to note and store analytical processes (the core function of CAQDAS) enabled efficient reanalysis, thereby increasing the reliability and accuracy of the results. Researchers with less experience also felt that the smooth analysis promoted and improved work efficiency. Conclusions: CAQDAS has been used in various research fields. Its utilization is expected to increase the efficiency and reliability of analytical works in the qualitative research field.
