The University of Sydney Page 1 The University of Sydney Page 2 MODULE: Value of qualitative research LECTURE: The Value of qualitative research FMHU5003 Introduction to Qualitative Research in Health The University of Sydney Page 3 Learning outcomes Unit Aim: To provide the experience and skills to begin

conducting and using qualitative research. Module Learning Outcome: Understand the value of qualitative

research; argue for the value and usefulness of qualitative

research. The University of Sydney Page 4 Qualitative research today Many traditionally quant journals: – have guidelines for qual – allow longer word counts (5000 words) – have specialised qual editors and reviewers – run articles to educate readers (on value of qual, how to write

or judge good quality qual) Neale J et al. (2013) Addiction journal is committed to publishing qualitative research. Addiction 108: 447-9. Neale J, West R (2015) Guidance for reporting qualitative manuscripts. Addiction 110: 549-50.

Greenhalgh T, Taylor R (1997) Papers that go beyond numbers (qualitative research). BMJ 315: 740. The University of Sydney Page 5 This tweet … The University of Sydney Page 6 … unleashes a giant Twitter storm The University of Sydney Page 7 #BMJnoQual! The University of Sydney Page 8 Prof Trish Greenhalgh The University of Sydney Page 9 Prof Trish Greenhalgh The University of Sydney Page 10 Greenhalgh calls for open letter The University of Sydney Page 11 Initial responses The University of Sydney Page 12 Initial responses The University of Sydney Page 13 Are consumerist metrics to blame? The University of Sydney Page 14 Lots of talk about the

patient perspective The University of Sydney Page 15 The open letter to the BMJ Accessed 32,000

times, cited 180

times! The University of Sydney Page 16 The BMJ’s response “We publish research for our broad readership to help

doctors make better decisions. There is no ban on

qualitative research in The BMJ, but nor do we plan to

introduce a quota” The University of Sydney Page 17 The BMJ tries again “Over the next few months we will be consulting with

qualitative researchers to learn more about how we can

recognise the very best qualitative work, especially that

which is likely to be relevant to our international readers

and help doctors make better decisions. In addition, we will

shortly issue a formal call for research methods and

reporting articles about qualitative research.” The University of Sydney Page 18 Rolls on:

The University of Sydney Page 19 And on:

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