This course teaches you how to explore the patient perspective on medicines using qualitative interviews. With the course as your digital supervisor you will step through designing, conducting and analyzing data in your own small interview study. The course combines video lessons, readings, quizzes and guided discussions.
Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews
Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews
Instructors: Susanne Kaae
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explain central elements in the conduct of a qualitative research study exploring patients’ perspectives on medicines use
Plan, conduct and analyse your own small qualitative study on patient perspectives on medication use
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module starts with a presentation of the different stages of a qualitative interview study. Next, an insight into the different relevant themes that can be explored via interviews is introduced. Finally, you will design a small qualitative interview study to be carried out throughout Weeks 2 to 4.
What's included
6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module will support you in preparing an interview guide, and illustrates central elements to consider when creating the guide. Also, ethical considerations, strategies and practical advice for recruiting participants will be covered.
What's included
4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
In this module, you will conduct an interview to gain experience in how to understand patients’ perspectives of medicines use. You will develop your skills as an interviewer and practice those skills in real life. The skills involve paying attention to body language, empathy and active listening. This module will also introduce the most common pitfalls in interview situations, and allow time for reflections on your interviewer skills.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
This module will provide you with a deeper understanding of how to analyze qualitative interview data. You will learn the most important points to consider when transcribing interviews, and also get an overview of different types of analysis that are commonly used. You will practice your skills by transcribing and analyzing parts of your own interview. Finally, we will ask you to answer a questionnaire where you reflect on your experiences from all the modules of this course.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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