Qualitative research essentials for medical education.

Author: Sayra M CRISTANCHO ¹ ; Mark GOLDSZMIDT ² ; Lorelei LINGARD ² ; Christopher WATLING ²
Author Information

1. Department of Surgery and Faculty of Education, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, Canada.
2. Centre for Education Research and Innovation, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, Canada.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: medical education; methodology; qualitative research
MeSH: Anthropology, Cultural; Data Collection; Education, Medical; Grounded Theory; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Qualitative Research; Research Design
From:Singapore medical journal 2018;59(12):622-627
CountrySingapore
Language:English
Abstract: This paper offers a selective overview of the increasingly popular paradigm of qualitative research. We consider the nature of qualitative research questions, describe common methodologies, discuss data collection and analysis methods, highlight recent innovations and outline principles of rigour. Examples are provided from our own and other authors' published qualitative medical education research. Our aim is to provide both an introduction to some qualitative essentials for readers who are new to this research paradigm and a resource for more experienced readers, such as those who are currently engaged in a qualitative research project and would like a better sense of where their work sits within the broader paradigm.