Qualitative Research within the health sciences (2018)

  • Description:

    The use of qualitative research and data within the health sciences has been increasing over
    the last 20 years. Either as the main source of data, or as part of a mixed methods design
    where qualitative and quantitative studies supplement each other. This course will provide
    participants´ with basis competences in designing a qualitative study and experiences on
    benefits and limitations when using qualitative methods within the health sciences. The
    specific focus will be on designing the study, choosing appropriate methods, collecting data
    and finally analysing the data.

    The detailed agenda of the course will be provided on the course web site.

    The course will be a three and a half day course and the main topics will include:
    • What characterises qualitative research and why should you choose a qualitative
    approach
    • Introduction to different qualitative methods and their possibilities and limitations when
    used within the health sciences
    • Introduction to analytical strategies
    • How to work with and analyse ethical implications in qualitative research

    Literature: Selected papers and book chapters will be announced to the participants in appropriate time before the course.

    Prerequisites: The course targets PhD students working within the areas of health science, who are planning to conduct qualitative research as part of their PhD.

    Evaluation: Will be announced in appropriate time before the course.



  • Organizer: Associate Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen

  • Lecturers: Associate Professor Anna Marie Balling Høstgaard, Assistant Professor Henrik Vardinghus-Nielsen, Associate Professor Kirsten Schultz Petersen and Associate Professor Lisbeth Uhrenfeldt

  • ECTS: 3

  • Time: November 5th - 8th 2018

  • Place: Aalborg University Campus, Niels Jernes Vej 12a, Room 6-104

  • Zip code: 9220

  • City: Aalborg

  • Number of seats:

  • Deadline: October 15, 2018

Important information concerning PhD courses We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 5,000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately three months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.