Event Details

• Date: June 3–6, 2024
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily *Time is subject to change
• Delivery: In-person
• Location: Michael DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL Building), 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON

Advancing Data Generation Skills in Applied Qualitative Health Research

Target Audience

Individuals seeking to advance their skills in developing, conducting and debriefing qualitative interviews and focus groups, including Graduate Students, Trainees, Research Staff, Faculty, and Clinician-Scientists.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this learning activity, the learners will be able to:

• Apply the six components of a framework to guide the process of data generation specific to applied qualitative health research.
• Understand the purpose, relevance and process of reflexivity and positionality statements as critical elements of applied qualitative health research.
• Construct a semi-structured interview guide incorporating relevant questioning techniques (e.g., probes and prompts) and organizational structure.
• Demonstrate the process of conducting in-depth one-to-one interviews and focus groups, utilizing effective communication and facilitation skills.
• Integrate various elicitation strategies within the context of in-depth, semi-structured interviews to foster deeper insights and participant engagement.
• Identify strategies, including the use of debriefing protocols, to prioritize the emotional safety of both participants and research team members.

Facilitated by:

Robin Enns, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, McMaster University

Susan Jack, RN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN
School of Nursing, McMaster University

Patricia Strachan, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, McMaster University

Carly Whitmore, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, McMaster University

Registration Fees

*HST #11903 5988 RT0001

 Staff, Faculty, Researchers, and Health Professionals: $850.00 + HST

Students: $700.00 + HST