James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

NS5352 - Qualitative Research in Healthcare

Subject Description

Qualitative research offers insight into complex patient and professional experiences, explores meaning and inspires theories highly relevant to the delivery of person-centred and holistic health care. In this subject, students will build their capacity to theorise and reflect like a qualitative researcher. Students will formulate research questions, align methods and methodologies, consider the application of ethics within qualitative research and work with qualitative data.

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret healthcare-related qualitative research reports
• Critique an application to the Human Research Ethics Committee
• Discuss and defend theoretical concepts and methodological decisions in qualitative research
• Evaluate one's own reflexivity, adaptability, and responsibility in healthcare research

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Critical appraisal/review - (35%) - Individual
• A3 Participation > Online participation 15%; Written > Self-reflection task 35% - (50%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Availabilities