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  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Health Professions Education (HPE)
  • Digital Ethnography

Background:

  • Growing interest in ethnography for exploring culture in Health Professions Education (HPE).
  • Pervasive integration of digital technologies into communication, behavior, and thought processes within HPE.
  • Need to understand contemporary HPE culture, including digital spaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically examine the incorporation of digital elements into ethnographic research within HPE.
  • To explore the potential benefits and challenges of digital ethnography in HPE.
  • To investigate how digital ethnography can untangle sociomaterial aspects of HPE.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing HPE studies utilizing digital ethnography.
  • Critical analysis of theoretical engagement with technology and digital spaces in HPE research.
  • Illustration of research questions and strategies using two examples: digital tools in ethnography and ethnography of digital spaces.

Main Results:

  • Digital ethnography offers new avenues for understanding HPE culture by encompassing digital interactions.
  • Conducting ethnography in digital landscapes necessitates shifts in research field, researcher role, and ethical considerations.
  • Acknowledging technology's pervasiveness in HPE design, delivery, and experiences opens new research possibilities.

Conclusions:

  • Embracing digital ethnography is crucial for contemporary HPE research.
  • This approach allows for a deeper understanding of the sociomaterial dynamics shaped by digital technologies.
  • Future HPE research can leverage digital ethnography to address evolving educational landscapes.