Browsing by Subject "qualitative methods"

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    Evaluation of Interprofessional Practice Education for Master of Social Work Students
    (IU School of Social Work, 2022-06-14) Walsh, Matthew A.; Jaggers, Jeremiah W.; Satre, Carol; Hall, James; School of Social Work
    As interprofessional education (IPE) continues to grow as part of social work programs, it is important to evaluate how best to engage students in understanding this material and explore possible barriers. With this in mind, researchers conducted qualitative interviews and focus groups to explore perceptions of three cohorts of social work students (n=29) participating in short-term interprofessional practicum experiences. Perceived benefits included improvements in communication and client care. The study also uncovered various barriers with implementing IPE-focused practicums such as time, scheduling and role uncertainty. Students shared the impact their experience had on knowledge and perceptions of the social work role in interprofessional collaboration. Even so, students were able to observe important elements of interprofessional practice from these relatively short practicums, indicating they may be a viable option for programs looking to expose students to real world interprofessional experience.
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    Using Text-Analysis Computer Software and Thematic Analysis on the Same Qualitative Data: A Case Example
    (APA, 2017) Firmin, Ruth L.; Bonfils, Kelsey A.; Luther, Lauren; Minor, Kyle S.; Salyers, Michelle P.; Psychology, School of Science
    The acceptance and application of qualitative methods has been steadily increasing, and recent advances in computer analytic software programs have produced a rapidly evolving landscape of new methods and analytic tools. However, discussions regarding the use of these new computer-based methods alongside traditional qualitative methods remain sparse. The aim of this article is to present an example of using quantitative text analysis software, the Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count program, alongside a traditional qualitative method, thematic analysis. Data included 46 transcribed life-narratives shared by individuals with schizophrenia. We present findings from both analyses and offer an example of a method that combines these 2 approaches. Results and examples provided are discussed in light of the potential to strengthen analyses by using these methods collaboratively. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved)