Course - Qualitative Research Methods in Medicine and Health Sciences - MH3008
Qualitative Research Methods in Medicine and Health Sciences
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About
About the course
Course content
The course introduces qualitative methodology. During the course, students learn about when and how qualitative methods are relevant to answer research questions. The course addresses questions of theoretical perspectives, design, sampling, data collection, analysis, reporting results, and evaluation of study quality. The aim of the course is to give students practical experience with data collection, analysis and writing up results.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student
• Is familiar with, and able to refer to theory of science fundamental for qualitative methods?
• can discuss strengths and weaknesses of different methods for data collection and analytical approaches
• has substantial knowledge on validity and reliability in qualitative studies
• is familiar with the history, traditions, and characteristics of qualitative methods
• inherits substantial knowledge on ethical guidelines for qualitative methods in health science research
Skills
The student is able to
• design a qualitative study under supervision
• carry out different qualitative methods for data collection
• analyze and present the results from a qualitative study
• consider and evaluate ethical issues for a qualitative study
General competency:
The student
• is familiar with terminology used in qualitative methods
• is able to use their knowledge and skills on new areas in order to carry out research with qualitative methods
• can communicate about qualitative methods with professionals and lay people
• can critically read journal articles using qualitative methods and make use of knowledge from articles with qualitative methods
Learning methods and activities
Intensive lectures. Lectures, seminars, exercise-assignments, also in groups.
Compulsory assignments
- 2 Written assignments
Further on evaluation
Two approved written exercises. The approved exercises are valid through the following two semesters (one years after approval) if the students do not finalize his/her exam the same year as the exercises. Home examination with duration of 3 days. The exam is given in Inspera if not any other information is given. Reservation is made according to type of evaluation in case of postponed examination.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Nursing (MKLISP)
Intensive Care Nursing (VISP)
MH - Subjects on scientific methods at master's level (MHMETODE-H)
Master of Science in Specialised Nursing (MSPL)
Nurse Anaesthesia (VASP)
Operating Room Nursing (VOSP)
Paediatric Nursing (VBASP)
Public Health (MFHLS)
Recommended previous knowledge
Corresponding knowledge as in the learning outcomes in the introductory course in methodology in medicine and health subjects, i.e. MH3000 and MH3005
Required previous knowledge
Admission to a master's programme at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Scienes. Other students may be accepted after an individual assessment.
Course materials
To be announced
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MH3004 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2020 |
| SMED8015 | 5 sp | Autumn 2022 |
Subject areas
- Health Science