75197 - Qualitative Research (RN)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to develop and apply original ideas to qualitative research in nursing and midwifery.

Course contents

To orient the student to understand the paradigm difference between quantitative and qualitative research and to know how to interpret qualitative research as a basis for applying EBP-R in health care.

- The Methods of Qualitative Research (Phenomenological R., Ethnographic R., Grounded Theory R., Narrative R.)

- Selection methods

- Tools used in the various methods

- Examples of qualitative research

- The qualitative research protocol

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Readings/Bibliography

Mortari L., Zannini L., La ricerca qualitativa in ambito sanitario, Carocci, Roma, 2017

Teaching methods

The course consists of lectures alternating with times of collegial discussion

Assessment methods

At the end of the course, students are asked to write a paper using a qualitative research methodology chosen by the instructor.

The grade will be defined as follows:

30 with honors, excellent completion of the research protocol complete with all required parts within the delivery time.

24 to 30, complete realization of the research protocol within the delivery time.

18 to 23, sufficient realization of the research protocol, meeting the delivery time.

The examination will be considered passed if the tests of the remaining modules are also sufficient.

The test will be conducted according to the directions contained in the University regulations (which you are invited to consult) and according to any other directions provided from time to time by the Academic Bodies.

For clarification requests, please contact the lecturer by email.

Teaching tools

Lessons will be conducted through the use of the main technological tools (PowerPoint).

Office hours

See the website of Lara Pierboni