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Pre-conference Workshop 2

Quality related concepts and reporting of Qualitative Research  

Thursday, 16 October, 13:00 - 17:00

  • Paul van Royen, University of Antwerp, Faculty of Medicine Department of Primary and Interdisciplinary Care, Belgium. 
  • Prof. Alain Mercier, University Paris 13, Bobigny Department of General Practice, France
    Both are GPs and have been performing and teaching qualitative research for many years..

Qualitative research is essential in healthcare, offering deep insights into patient experiences, behaviors, and interactions within the healthcare system. But how can you ensure that your research is reported in a way that highlights its quality and trustworthiness?

This workshop will introduce you to key concepts that enhance the rigor of qualitative research. We will explore essential quality criteria—credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability, and reflexivity—and discuss how these can be applied when conducting and reporting your research.

Through the critical appraisal of a published qualitative study, we will examine how to recognize and communicate these quality aspects effectively in your own work.

By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of these core concepts and how to integrate them into your reporting, helping your research to stand up to scrutiny and make a stronger impact.

This workshop is designed for researchers with some prior experience in qualitative research and offers both conceptual insights and practical guidance.