Qualitative Research Methods I

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This foundational course introduces qualitative research methods, conceptualization, design, and data collection procedures with a special emphasis on research targeting primary health care, cultural competence, and evidence-based practice within the nursing discipline. Featured methods include phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory, hermeneutics, historical inquiry, and action research with a highlighted focus on how each method provides a unique, evidence-based perspective regarding a phenomenon of interest within primary health care and cultural competence. Students will discuss the nature and application of qualitative research in nursing as evidence for primary care; compare qualitative data collection methods such as observation, interviews, focus group interviews, and collection of documents; contrast data analyses techniques; conceptualize qualitative research and formulate problem statements and research questions specifically focusing on cultural competence and primary care; and subsequently design and implement a qualitative research pilot study.