Qualitative evidence synthesis made simple, online

• Thursday 19 June, 09:30 - 11:30
• Friday 20 June, 09:30 - 11:30

COURSE AIM

Qualitative evidence synthesis (QES) aims to systematically search for, and synthesise qualitative research findings in order to understand a particular experience.  The course will help researchers to understand the fundamentals of how to search, appraise and analyse qualitative research findings into a qualitative evidence synthesis, and to be aware of current reporting guidelines for qualitative evidence synthesis.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Making a start and deciding which method
• How (and how far) to search for studies
• How to decide if a study is good enough to include
• How to extract qualitative data
• Keeping a database and what to record in it
• How to analyse qualitative data (demonstration of Nvivo software is included)
• Reporting guidelines for qualitative evidence synthesis.

COURSE FORMAT

It will consist of pre-recorded material and tasks on Canvas that you will need to work through before two-hour long interactive sessions, held on two separate days. Please refer to 'This course has pre-work' below for further detail.

You will need to complete short tasks before each interactive session. All the necessary documents will be made available once you book onto the course. Instructions for each task will also be available. 

Pre-course work (split between the two sessions):

• a series of short (5-10 minute) films to watch prior to the course (approximately one hour in total)

• two short preparatory tasks (less than half an hour each) 

• 2 x 2-hour sessions on Microsoft Teams, which will include some interactive work in breakout rooms.

• Preparatory work will be available on Canvas at least 2 weeks before the first session 

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

Maximum 25

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE ON SURVEY COMPLETION

It is now a requirement that you complete the three short questions in the survey you receive after attending the course. Once you have submitted the survey, you will be sent an email with a link to your attendance certificate. This is to ensure we receive the feedback we need to evaluate and improve our courses. Survey results are downloaded and stored anonymously.

feedback from previous sessions

Fran was an excellent tutor, who clearly had a really good understanding of the topic and could explain the rationale and nuance behind it. The activities were excellent, both before each session and during the sessions. 

Really practical and relevant. Fran was a fantastic lecturer and made complex concepts simple and relatable.

Francine really broke down certain concepts in a very graspable way. To be able to interrupt at any point with questions and for clarity was a big benefit, and the number of attendees felt about right to be viable and rich enough.

I really enjoyed Francine's approach to teaching, she was patient and explained things very well. I highly recommend this course to others