Course

MESI Workshop (Online): An Introduction to Qualitative Methods: Why, Where and How

Self-paced
1.25 credits

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Full course description

In this virtual presentation, Dianne Kraft, PhD, will discuss qualitative research designs and methods, recognizing criteria related to the quality and rigor of qualitative research, and applying qualitative methods to medical research questions.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this online activity, learners will be able to:

1) Identify qualitative research designs and methods, including data collection methods and strategies for coding and analyzing qualitative data.

2) Recognize criteria related to the quality and rigor of qualitative research, such as issues of reliability, validity and transferability.

3) Apply qualitative methods to medical research questions, using some examples from previously conducted research studies.


ACCREDITATION

Texas A&M University College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION

Texas A&M University College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

PRESENTER DISCLOSURE

All speakers/presenters for this educational event have no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNERS DISCLOSURES

None of the planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

 

Technical Requirements

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Mobile Devices

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