Coding of Qualitative Data

Analyzing qualitative data after it has been collected begins with a process known as coding. This involves reviewing the data that was collected and identifying important passages and information. The researcher can then group those passages according to their respective topics and develop specific themes about those topics that are supported by the data. This process involves careful thought and a great deal of discipline. It is easy for researchers to manipulate passages and themes to support their hypotheses and expectations. This is problematic for several reasons: It promotes biased results, it limits the scope and depth of the analysis, and it makes the discussion and defense of the researcher’s techniques rather difficult.

This Discussion allows you to experience the processes of coding and analyzing qualitative data. In doing so, you should gain a deeper understanding of these techniques and their challenges.

To prepare:

• Select      at least five of your classmates’ Introduction posts from the Class Café      to code and analyze (See attached file).
• Using      the strategies presented in the Smith and Firth article (see attached      file), code your five selected postings by removing identifying      information, coding the information, and identifying specific themes. 
• As      you begin the process, keep in mind that there is no right or wrong way of      coding; however, your categories and associated data should—without heavy      explanation—make sense to someone unfamiliar with your research.
• When      you have completed coding the data, reflect on your experience of      analyzing this type of data. Ask yourself: How can qualitative research      methods promote evidence-based practice?

By tomorrow Thursday November 2, 2017 write an essay of minimum of 550 words in APA format with at least 3 references. Include the level one headings as numbered below:

Post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Identify the overall themes you selected from coding the posts. Justify why you chose these particular themes. Try to be as scholarly as possible and remember that researchers try to refrain from directly identifying the subjects of their qualitative studies.

2) Formulate a brief analysis and conclusion about your classmates’ Introduction posts based on the themes you identified.

3) Discuss what you gained from your experiences with coding and analyzing qualitative data and how qualitative research can promote evidence-based practice.

Required Media

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2011). Research methods for evidence-based practice: Qualitative research. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 9 minutes.

In this week’s video, the presenter discusses the purpose of qualitative research and explains how it differs from, yet complements, quantitative research.

Required Readings

Gray, J.R., Grove, S.K., & Sutherland, S. (2017). Burns and Grove’s the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders Elsevier.

Chapter 12, “Qualitative Research Methods” (pp. 251-274)

This section of Chapter 12 details key qualitative research data collection and analysis methods.

Bradley, E. H., Curry, L. A., & Devers, K. J. (2007). Qualitative data analysis for health services research: Developing taxonomy, themes, and theory. Health Services Research, 42(4), 1758–1772. doi:10.1111/j.1475-6773.2006.00684.x

This article outlines practical approaches to qualitative data with a specific emphasis on methods useful for generating taxonomy, themes, and theory with regard to the health care field.

Smith, J., & Firth, J. (2011). Qualitative data analysis: The framework approach. Nurse Researcher, 18(2), 52–62. (See attached file).

This article outlines the framework approach to qualitative data, in which researchers follow detailed objectives and goals to collect and manage data. This approach is in direct contrast to inductive approaches, including grounded theory, which allows for a more fluid qualitative research process governed by the nature of the data.

Optional Resources

Lockwood, C. (2008). Cochrane qualitative research methods group. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4). http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=chh&AN=CE000142&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Nicholls, D. (2009). Qualitative research: Part three—Methods. International Journal of Therapy & Rehabilitation, 16(12), 638–647.

Taylor-Powell, E., & Renner, M. (2003). Analyzing qualitative data. University of Wisconsin-Extension, Cooperative Extension. Retrieved from http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/g3658-12.pdf

Vander Putten, J., & Nolen, A. (2010). Comparing results from constant comparative and computer software methods: A reflection about qualitative data analysis. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 5(2), 99–112.

Walden University. (n.d.). Collecting qualitative data. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_collecting_qualitative_data.html

Walden University. (n.d.). Analyzing and interpreting qualitative data. Retrieved August 1, 2011, from http://streaming.waldenu.edu/hdp/researchtutorials/educ8106_player/educ8106_analyzing_and_interpreting_qualitative_data.html

 

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Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization. If you are not currently employed in a health care setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization.

Observe the interactions between committee members and the process used by the committee to arrive at decisions.

In 500-750 words, describe the function of the committee and the roles of those in attendance. Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.

A minimum of two academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Submit the completed “Collaborative Committee Meeting Verification Form” with the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to LopesWrite.

 

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Explain the concept of true collaboration in health care and describe the benefits of effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Then, describe the characteristics required for effective collaboration, describe barriers to collaboration, and offer evidence-based strategies to overcome those barriers.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

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• Competency 1: Explain the principles and practices of highly effective interdisciplinary collaboration.       
  • Explain the concept of collaboration in health care.
  • Describe the characteristics and concepts required for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Describe barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Identify evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Competency 3: Explain the internal and external factors that can affect the health of individuals, families, communities, and populations.       
  • Describe the benefits of effective collaboration and teamwork in health care for patients, organizations, and team members.

 

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Explain the concept of true collaboration in health care and describe  the benefits of effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Then,  describe the characteristics required for effective collaboration,  describe barriers to collaboration, and offer evidence-based strategies  to overcome those barriers.

   

Every day, in every patient setting, health care professionals must  interact with other health care professionals, as well as with  providers from other professions to share information, conduct safety  and quality checks, and work with patients in a variety of ways to make  sure they understand their health care needs and will be more likely to  comply with treatment plans.

Research consistently shows that interdisciplinary collaboration  and teamwork improves the quality and safety of patient care by  recognizing the skills and experience of each team member, allowing the  team to function more effectively and efficiently. 

You are part of an interdisciplinary team that has been highly  effective. Your supervisor asks you to write a short article about why  the team has been so successful and submit it to the organizational  newsletter for publication.

Preparation

Search the Capella library and the Internet for peer-reviewed  journal articles on collaboration and teamwork in health care. You will  need at least 3 articles to support your work on this assessment.

Directions

In the article you write for this assessment, be sure you do the following:

• Explain the concept of true collaboration in health care.
• Describe the benefits of effective collaboration and teamwork in health care for the following groups:      
  • Patients.
  • Organizations.
  • Team members.
• Describe the characteristics and concepts required for effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Describe barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Identify evidence-based strategies to overcome barriers to effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Format this assessment according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• Include a title page and reference page.
• Ensure your assessment is 3–4 pages.
• Use double-spaced, 12-pt., Times New Roman font.

 

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