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Susanne Kaae,
Lourdes Cantarero,
Anne Gerd Granaas,
and
Katja Taxis
This course teaches you how to explore the patient perspective on medicines using qualitative interviews. You will learn how to design, conduct and analyse data in a small interview study. The course is related to the course Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications, but each course can be taken separately.
Please note! In this course you will carry out a small qualitative interview study and to get the most out of this endeavour, we highly recommend that you engage in the discussions: share your thoughts and experiences – and respond to the reflections and questions of your peers.
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This course teaches you how to explore the patient perspective on medicines using qualitative interviews. You will learn how to design, conduct and analyse data in a small interview study. The course is related to the course Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications, but each course can be taken separately.
Please note! In this course you will carry out a small qualitative interview study and to get the most out of this endeavour, we highly recommend that you engage in the discussions: share your thoughts and experiences – and respond to the reflections and questions of your peers.
Read more
This course teaches you how to explore the patient perspective on medicines using qualitative interviews. You will learn how to design, conduct and analyse data in a small interview study. The course is related to the course Understanding Patient Perspectives on Medications, but each course can be taken separately.
Please note! In this course you will carry out a small qualitative interview study and to get the most out of this endeavour, we highly recommend that you engage in the discussions: share your thoughts and experiences – and respond to the reflections and questions of your peers.
The course is created by Susanne Kaae, Lourdes Cantarero-Arevalo, Katja Taxis, Anne Gerd Granas, Anna Birna Almarsdóttir, Lotte S. Nørgaard, Sofia K. Sporrong, Johanne M. Hansen, Martin C. Henman, Solveig N. Jacobsen and Ramune Jacobsen.
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Syllabus
How to design a qualitative interview study
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.
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Syllabus
How to design a qualitative interview study
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.
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Teaches learners how to analyze qualitative interview data
Builds a foundation for learners as it provides an introduction to exploring the patient's perspective on medicines through qualitative interviews
Strengthens an existing foundation in medicines use analysis using qualitative interviews for intermediate learners
Taught by Susanne Kaae, Lourdes Cantarero-Arevalo, Katja Taxis, Anne Gerd Granas, Anna Birna Almarsdóttir, Lotte S. Nørgaard, Sofia K. Sporrong, Johanne M. Hansen, Martin C. Henman, Solveig N. Jacobsen and Ramune Jacobsen, who are experts in the field of healthcare research
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Patient interviews: practical qualitative research skills
According to learners, this course offers a highly practical and well-structured approach to understanding patient perspectives on medications through qualitative interviews. Students praise the step-by-step guidance on designing, preparing, conducting, and analyzing interviews, highlighting the invaluable hands-on experience. Many found the modules on ethical considerations, interview guide creation, and active listening particularly thorough and beneficial. While the course provides a solid foundation and is highly recommended for healthcare professionals and researchers, some learners found the practical assignment of conducting an actual interview challenging, particularly regarding participant recruitment and the dependence on peer interaction for feedback, which could be inconsistent.
Highly suitable for healthcare professionals and those new to qualitative research.
"Highly recommend for anyone looking to do qualitative research in healthcare."
"As a healthcare professional, this course was exactly what I needed to enhance my patient engagement skills."
"Solid introduction to qualitative methods specifically for patient perspectives."
Provides a logical flow and in-depth coverage of essential topics.
"A very useful course that covers the essentials of qualitative interviewing for patient perspectives. The structure was logical, moving from design to analysis."
"Excellent content! The instructors broke down complex topics into digestible parts. I especially benefited from the detailed guidance..."
"The modules on ethical considerations and analysis were very thorough and gave me a solid foundation."
Excellent for gaining real-world experience in qualitative interviewing.
"This course was incredibly practical and well-structured. I particularly appreciated the hands-on approach to designing and conducting interviews."
"The practical application of conducting an actual interview was invaluable. It truly bridges the gap between theory and real-world application."
"As a healthcare professional, this course was exactly what I needed... The step-by-step guidance on setting up and analyzing a small study was fantastic."
Quality of peer feedback and forum discussions can be inconsistent.
"My only minor critique is that some of the peer review sections felt a bit inconsistent, depending on the engagement of other students."
"The peer interaction wasn't as vibrant as I hoped in the forums, which is crucial for a course emphasizing discussion."
Learners may face difficulties with participant recruitment and independent interview conduct.
"I struggled with the practical assignment of conducting an interview outside of the course platform. It felt a bit isolated without direct instructor feedback..."
"The practical aspect of actually doing an interview and transcribing it yourself might be too much for some, especially those without prior experience or easy access to participants."
"Getting participants was harder than expected. Maybe more support for recruiting would be helpful."
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Review course prerequisites
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Review lecture notes, textbooks, or online resources on research methods and qualitative data collection techniques.
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Complete practice exercises or quizzes to test your understanding.
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Attend any optional review sessions or workshops offered by the course instructor or teaching assistant.
Identify a mentor in the field
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Identify potential mentors who work in the field or have expertise in the course topic.
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Reach out to potential mentors and express your interest in their guidance.
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Schedule regular meetings or communication to discuss your progress and seek advice.
Compile a list of relevant resources
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Identify and collect articles, websites, videos, or other resources related to the course content.
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Organize the resources into categories or topics.
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Create a digital or physical compilation for easy access.
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Review existing interview skills to recall best practices prior to completing the assignment for this course.
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Interviewing Skills
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Identify a role-playing partner such as a friend or classmate
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Prepare a list of potential interview questions
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Conduct a mock interview with the prepared questions
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Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement.
Form a study group
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Working in a study group allows students to engage with peers on a consistent basis and support each other through the learning process.
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Reach out to classmates to form a study group of 3-5 people.
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Establish regular meeting times and stick to them as much as possible.
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Take turns leading discussions, reviewing materials, and quizzing each other.
Practice transcribing interviews
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Transcribing interviews will be an integral part of the course, so it is beneficial to practice this skill beforehand to increase efficiency and improve understanding of patient perspectives.
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Obtain an audio or video recording of an interview
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Use transcription software or a text editor to transcribe the interview.
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Compare your transcription to the original recording to ensure accuracy.
Volunteer as a peer mentor
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Mentoring other students can help reinforce understanding of course concepts and contribute to the learning process for both the mentor and the mentee.
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Reach out to your instructor or teaching assistant to inquire about peer mentoring opportunities.
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Connect with students who need assistance with the course material.
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Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to your mentees.
Review course prerequisites
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Revisiting course prerequisites solidifies foundational knowledge, enhances course comprehension, and fosters a better understanding of the material.
Browse courses on
Research Methods
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Review lecture notes, textbooks, or online resources on research methods and qualitative data collection techniques.
- Complete practice exercises or quizzes to test your understanding.
- Attend any optional review sessions or workshops offered by the course instructor or teaching assistant.
Identify a mentor in the field
Show steps
Having a mentor can guide learners throughout their studies, provide advice, and offer support for both academic and career development.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify potential mentors who work in the field or have expertise in the course topic.
- Reach out to potential mentors and express your interest in their guidance.
- Schedule regular meetings or communication to discuss your progress and seek advice.
Compile a list of relevant resources
Show steps
By gathering and organizing relevant resources, learners can create a valuable reference tool that supports their understanding of the course material.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and collect articles, websites, videos, or other resources related to the course content.
- Organize the resources into categories or topics.
- Create a digital or physical compilation for easy access.
Four other activities
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all seven activities
Review interview skills
Show steps
Review existing interview skills to recall best practices prior to completing the assignment for this course.
Browse courses on
Interviewing Skills
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify a role-playing partner such as a friend or classmate
- Prepare a list of potential interview questions
- Conduct a mock interview with the prepared questions
- Reflect on your performance and identify areas for improvement.
Form a study group
Show steps
Working in a study group allows students to engage with peers on a consistent basis and support each other through the learning process.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Reach out to classmates to form a study group of 3-5 people.
- Establish regular meeting times and stick to them as much as possible.
- Take turns leading discussions, reviewing materials, and quizzing each other.
Practice transcribing interviews
Show steps
Transcribing interviews will be an integral part of the course, so it is beneficial to practice this skill beforehand to increase efficiency and improve understanding of patient perspectives.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Obtain an audio or video recording of an interview
- Use transcription software or a text editor to transcribe the interview.
- Compare your transcription to the original recording to ensure accuracy.
Volunteer as a peer mentor
Show steps
Mentoring other students can help reinforce understanding of course concepts and contribute to the learning process for both the mentor and the mentee.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Reach out to your instructor or teaching assistant to inquire about peer mentoring opportunities.
- Connect with students who need assistance with the course material.
- Provide guidance, support, and encouragement to your mentees.
Career center
Learners who complete Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Qualitative Researcher
Qualitative Researcher
Qualitative Researchers conduct studies to understand the social and cultural aspects of health and illness. This course teaches how to design, conduct, and analyze qualitative interviews, which are essential skills for this role.
Research Assistant
Research Assistant
Research Assistants assist researchers in conducting studies. This course teaches how to design, conduct, and analyze qualitative interviews, which are essential skills for this role.
Medical Anthropologist
Medical Anthropologist
Medical Anthropologists study the relationship between culture and health. This course teaches interviewing skills that can be useful for getting the perspectives of research subjects and their families.
Pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists dispense medications and provide information about their use. This course may be useful for developing interview skills to gather information from patients about their medication use and experiences, potentially leading to better patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurses provide direct patient care and work as part of a healthcare team. This course may be useful for building a foundation for interviewing skills and analysis that are helpful when working with patients and their families to identify and resolve health issues.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistants practice medicine under the supervision of physicians. This course may be useful for building a foundation for interviewing skills and analysis that are helpful when working with patients and their families to identify and resolve health issues.
Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nurses work to prevent disease and promote health in communities. This course can help build a foundation in developing interview questions and analysis skills that may be useful when working with individuals and communities to develop and implement health education programs and resources that address their specific needs.
Health Educator
Health Educator
Health Educators use a variety of methods to promote healthy behaviors. This course can help build a foundation in developing interview questions and analysis skills that could be helpful when working with individuals and communities to develop and implement health education programs and resources that address their specific needs.
Case Manager
Case Manager
A Case Manager helps individuals navigate and access community resources. This course can help build a foundation in interviewing and analysis skills that can be helpful when working with clients and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement treatment plans and coordinate care, thereby increasing the likelihood of positive client outcomes.
Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers serve as liaisons between health care providers and the community. This course can help build a foundation for conducting qualitative interviews with members of a community. By taking this course, you may be able to develop questions that encourage participants to share their perspectives, experiences, values, and beliefs around health related topics.
Medical Social Worker
Medical Social Worker
Medical Social Workers help individuals and families cope with the social, emotional, and financial challenges of illness and disability. This course may be useful for building a foundation for interviewing skills and analysis that are helpful when working with clients and their families to identify and resolve issues that are impacting their lives.
Counselor
Counselor
Counselors help individuals with personal, social, and mental health issues. This course may be useful for building a foundation in interviewing skills and analysis that is helpful when working with clients and their families to identify and resolve issues that are impacting their lives.
Sociologist
Sociologist
Sociologists study the social and cultural aspects of human behavior. This course teaches interviewing skills that can be useful for getting the perspectives of research subjects. By taking this course, you may gain the necessary skills to gather valuable data for future studies.
Health Psychologist
Health Psychologist
Health Psychologists specialize in delivering psychological services that promote health and well-being and prevent illness and disease. This course teaches how to conduct qualitative interviews, so it may be useful for getting the perspectives of clients and research subjects.
Anthropologist
Anthropologist
Anthropologists investigate the behavior, origin, and development of humans. This course teaches interviewing skills that can be useful for getting the perspectives of research subjects. By taking this course, you may gain the necessary skills to gather valuable data for future studies.
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Reading list
We've selected 14 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
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deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Patient Perspectives on Medications: Qualitative Interviews.
Comprehensive overview of qualitative research. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of qualitative research, the ethics of qualitative research, and the analysis of qualitative data.
Comprehensive handbook of qualitative research methods. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of qualitative research, the ethics of qualitative research, and the analysis of qualitative data.
Comprehensive guide to qualitative research in nursing. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
Provides a step-by-step guide to conducting grounded theory research. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
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Provides a practical guide to conducting narrative inquiry research. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
Provides a comprehensive overview of discourse analysis for social research. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of discourse analysis, the methods of discourse analysis, and the interpretation of results.
Provides a practical guide to conducting ethnographic and participant observation research. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
Provides a practical guide to conducting focus group research. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
Provides a comprehensive overview of interviewing as a qualitative research method. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of interviews, the ethics of interviewing, and the analysis of interview data.
Provides a practical guide to choosing the right qualitative research design for your project. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of qualitative research designs, the strengths and weaknesses of each design, and the factors to consider when choosing a design.
Provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative research in practice. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of qualitative research, the ethics of qualitative research, and the analysis of qualitative data.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of interviewing for research. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of interviews, the ethics of interviewing, and the analysis of interview data.
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Provides a practical guide to conducting research interviews. It covers all aspects of the research process, from design and data collection to analysis and reporting. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and it is packed with useful tips and advice.
Provides a practical guide to analyzing qualitative data. It covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of qualitative data, the different methods of analysis, and the interpretation of results.
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Effort
4 weeks of study, 3-6 hours/week
Level
Intermediate
Via
Coursera
Institutions
University of Copenhagen
University of Groningen
University of Oslo
EIT Health
Instructors
Susanne Kaae
Lourdes Cantarero
Anne Gerd Granaas
Katja Taxis
Language
English
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