Autopilot? A reflexive review of the piloting process in qualitative e‐research

Pritchard, Katrina; Whiting, Rebecca

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“…Audiotapes of the interviews were transcribed verbatim, anonymised and imported into NVivo 11 software [48]. Codes were generated by deductive and inductive process, and defined in a codebook to minimise inter-coder differences [49]. Deductive codes were guided by the conceptual framework and included accountability relationships and modes of functioning of HFCs.…”

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The community is just a small circle: citizen participation in the free maternal and child healthcare programme of Enugu State, Nigeria

Ogbuabor

Onwujekwe

2018

Global Health Action

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Background: There is a gap in knowledge about how citizen participation impacts governance of free healthcare policies for universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries. Objective: This study provides evidence about how social accountability initiatives influenced revenue generation, pooling and fund management, purchasing and capacity of health facilities implementing the free maternal and child healthcare programme (FMCHP) in Enugu State, Nigeria. Methods: The study adopted a descriptive, qualitative case-study design to explore how social accountability influenced implementation of the FMCHP at the state level and in two health districts (Isi-Uzo and Enugu Metropolis) in Enugu State. Data were collected from policymakers (n = 16), providers (n = 16) and health facility committee leaders (n = 12) through in-depth interviews. We also conducted focus-group discussions (n = 4) with 42 service users and document review. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: It was found that health facility committees (HFCs) have not been involved in the generation of funds, fund management and tracking of spending in FMCHP. The HFCs did not also seem to have increased transparency of benefits and payment of providers. The HFCs emerged as the dominant social accountability initiative in FMCHP but lacked power in the governance of free health services. The HFCs were constrained by weak legal framework, ineffectual FMCHP committees at the state and district levels, restricted financial information disclosure, distrustful relationships with policymakers and providers, weak patient complaint system and low use of service charter. Conclusion: The HFCs have not played a significant role in health financing and service provision in FMCHP. The gaps in HFCs’ participation in health financing functions and service delivery need to be considered in the design and implementation of free maternal and child healthcare policies that aim to achieve universal health coverage.

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The community is just a small circle: citizen participation in the free maternal and child healthcare programme of Enugu State, Nigeria

Ogbuabor

Onwujekwe

2018

Global Health Action

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“…This was a useful exercise in enabling 'forward reflexivity' (Pritchard & Whiting, 2012) as well as insight into the participant role. We were able to use our experience as pilot study participants to build credibility and empathy with the study participants.…”

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This paper applies paradox as a meta-theoretical framework for a reflexive analysis of roles within a participatory video study. This analysis moves us beyond simply describing roles as paradoxical, and thus problematic, to offer insights into the dynamics of the interrelationship between participant, researcher and video technology. Drawing on the concept of 'working the hyphens ' (Fine, 1994), our analysis specifically focuses on the complex enactment of seemingly paradoxical Participation-Observation and Intimacy-Distance 'hyphen spaces'. We explore how video technology mediates the relationship between participant and researcher within these spaces, providing opportunities for participant empowerment but simultaneously introducing aspects of surveillance and detachment. Our account reveals how video study participants manage these tensions to achieve participation in the project and the roles for the researched, the technology and the researchers that are an outcome of this process. Our analysis provides methodological advance in both bringing together paradox theory with reflexive work on research relationships to demonstrate how we can more adequately explore tensions in research practice, and in detailing the role of technology in the construction and management of these tensions.

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“…Interviews appear to gain more attention as they are a generic data-collection method, and the significance of ensuring the interaction with participants is both effective and ethical (Cassell, 2005;Pritchard and Whiting, 2012). However, it is recommended to further extend the scope of pilot studies beyond data collection to examine negotiating of entry and orientation to the research site, and the transcription and analysis processes (Guest and MacQueen, 2008;Pritchard and Whiting, 2012).…”

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“…However, it is recommended to further extend the scope of pilot studies beyond data collection to examine negotiating of entry and orientation to the research site, and the transcription and analysis processes (Guest and MacQueen, 2008;Pritchard and Whiting, 2012). This would allow for exploration, reflexivity, creativity, mutual exchange and interaction through examining the establishment of research relationships (Caine et al, 2009).…”

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“…The importance of a pilot study within quantitative studies as a means for testing methods and study procedures (Pritchard and Whiting, 2012) is ingrained within research practice. This can be to test study procedures, sampling procedures and questionnaire design, to determine feasibility and acceptability of intervention, to assess controlled condition protocols, and evaluate initial data in an emerging area of research (Lancaster et al, 2004;Leon et al, 2011;Shanyinde et al, 2011).…”

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Conducting a pilot study: case study of a novice researcher

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Doody²

2015

Br J Nurs

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Pilot studies play a vital role in health research, but are often misused, mistreated and misrepresented. A well-conducted pilot study with clear aims and objectives within a formal framework ensures methodological rigour, can lead to higher-quality research and scientifically valid work that is publishable and can benefit patients and health service delivery. A pilot study contributes valuable information to assist researchers in the conduct of their study. Conducting a pilot study provides the researcher with the opportunity to develop and enhance the skills necessary before commencing the larger study. By conducting a pilot the researcher obtains preliminary data, can evaluate their data-analysis method and clarify the financial and human resources required. This article presents an overview of pilot studies, why they are conducted, what to consider when reporting pilot studies and the authors' experience of conducting a pilot study. To conduct a successful study, researchers need to develop their skills, choose the right methods and carefully plan for all aspects of the process.

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Autopilot? A reflexive review of the piloting process in qualitative e‐research

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Cited by 27 publications

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The community is just a small circle: citizen participation in the free maternal and child healthcare programme of Enugu State, Nigeria

The community is just a small circle: citizen participation in the free maternal and child healthcare programme of Enugu State, Nigeria

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