Qualitative Methods: Tools for Understanding Patient, Provider and Community Experiences
Qualitative methods can augment, explain, or shed light on quantitative findings. Additionally, qualitative methods can inform the development of a testable hypothesis. While qualitative research methods originated in the social and behavioral sciences (sociology, anthropology, and psychology), today qualitative methods are powerful tools in the hands of health researchers. This presentation will introduce the audience to an array of qualitative data collection techniques and explain the important steps needed to assure rigor in this work.
Dr. Rosemary (Rosie) Frasso is a qualitative methodologist at the Mixed Methods Research Lab and the Director of the MPH Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Each year she provides consultation, mentorship and advising on over 30 qualitative research projects conducted by faculty, clinicians and students. Rosie is an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice (PhD in 2011) and the Harvard School of Public Health (earning Masters Degrees in Maternal Child Health and in Society, Human Development and Health in 2003, 2004 respectfully). Rosie has been teaching qualitative research for nearly 10 years and is the Director of the Penn’s Center for Public Health Initiatives’ Winter Institute on Qualitative Methods, a 4 day intensive training program for researchers across the region.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
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