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Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health

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Date: 2021-10 

The use of qualitative research methods into program evaluations, clinical trials and other public health projects is increasingly common. Qualitative inquiry brings a richness of human experience and perspective that cannot be captured through quantitative data, and is vital to understanding and improving the patient experience of health and healthcare.

Register here Course date 27–29 October 2021 (Participants may register for one, two, or three days of this course) Course delivery Online via Zoom Course fees $550 incl. GST per day 10% discount for Students / Monash staff / Monash alumni / Alfred staff / VHA members $2,700 with assessment Program contact shortcourses.depm@monash.edu Phone: +61 3 9903 0289 Terms and Conditions

This short course provides an introduction to the theories, concepts and practice of qualitative research. You'll gain practical skills in employing qualitative research designs, data collection and analysis. In particular, you'll learn how to meaningfully incorporate qualitative research with other research methods and study designs.

Course outline

Day 1

Overview of qualitative research designs – descriptive, phenomenology, action research, case study, ethnography, grounded theory

Overview of mixed methods research

Day 2

Insider and outsider research

Consumer and community involvement

Using frameworks to guide data collection

Data collection overview and practice sessions interviews focus groups social media studies

Rigour in qualitative research

Day 3

Overview of qualitative analysis approaches

How to code and coding workshop

Making sense of your analysis

Communicating your findings (writing for publication)

Participants will be asked to submit a brief overview of current or intended research to help inform the development of practical exercises for the course.

SPHPM Doctoral students wishing to register for this course must contact sphpm-doctoral-admin@monash.edu.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for clinical and allied health professionals, psychologists, public health researchers, and PhD candidates interested in using qualitative research methods.

Accelerate your qualification

Eligible participants who complete the assessed version of this short course can receive 6 credit points towards the Master of Public Health. Valid for 7 years.

Learn more at: monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/courses/M6024.html

Important note: Completion of the assessed version of the short course does not guarantee admission into an award course. For further information regarding admission into the award courses, please contact: pgradenq@monash.edu.

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