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Qualitative Research Methods in Medical Education.
Adam P Sawatsky1, John T Ratelle, Thomas J Beckman
1From the Division of General Internal Medicine (A.P.S., T.J.B.) the Division of Hospital Internal Medicine (J.T.R.), Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Anesthesiology
|May 3, 2019
Summary
This primer introduces clinician educators to qualitative research methods used in medical education. It guides them on how to conduct and appraise qualitative studies for better understanding and interpretation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Social Sciences in Medicine
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
Background:
- Qualitative research, originating in social sciences, is increasingly used in medical education to explore complex phenomena.
- Many clinician educators lack familiarity with qualitative research principles and application.
- A need exists for accessible guidance on conducting and evaluating qualitative studies in this field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a foundational understanding of qualitative research for clinician educators.
- To offer a step-wise approach for conducting and appraising qualitative research in medical education.
- To enhance the ability of readers to utilize and interpret qualitative research findings.
Main Methods:
- Review of qualitative research principles and philosophical underpinnings.
- Application of the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) as a framework.
- Structured guidance on the process of conducting and evaluating qualitative studies.
Main Results:
- Definition and philosophical basis of qualitative research are explained.
- A systematic approach to conducting qualitative research is presented.
- Guidelines for critically appraising qualitative research reports are provided.
Conclusions:
- Clinician educators can effectively use and interpret qualitative research with proper guidance.
- This primer equips educators to engage with qualitative methodologies in medical education.
- Understanding qualitative research enhances the depth of inquiry in medical education studies.
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