Methods in the Time of COVID-19: The Vital Role of Qualitative Inquiries

Teti, Michelle; Schatz, Enid; Liebenberg, Linda

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“…As Teti et al (2020) note in their editorial, "qualitative methods can play a pivotal role in understanding epidemics like COVID-19, the people involved in them, and effective solutions and strategies" (). By making use of the technologies available to us, we can document this phenomenon and other situations in the future that will no doubt hamper face-to-face data collection efforts.…”

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Qualitative Data Collection in an Era of Social Distancing

Lobe

Morgan

Hoffman

2020

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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Qualitative researchers face unique opportunities and challenges as a result of the disruption of COVID-19. Although the pandemic represents a unique opportunity to study the crisis itself, social distancing mandates are restricting traditional face-to-face investigations of all kinds. In this article, we describe options and resources for researchers who find themselves needing to alter their study designs from face-to-face qualitative data collection to a “socially distant” method. Although technologies are constantly changing, we review the latest videoconferencing services available to researchers and provide guidance on what services might best suit a project’s needs. We describe options for various platforms and applications including information about enhanced security applications for researchers collecting sensitive patient health information. Concerns about these technologies including security of the platform and logistical needs such as computer equipment are also discussed. Special attention is given to ethical issues when transitioning research efforts to online venues.

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Qualitative Data Collection in an Era of Social Distancing

Lobe

Morgan

Hoffman

2020

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

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“…The needs identified during this first phase of the study gave us clear indications of where to go next using a qualitative approach (phase 2). There is a need to explore in depth the experience of nurses in order to shed more light and clarity on the needs identified and to explore the coping strategies developed to be urgently addressed by healthcare systems ( Teti et al, 2020 ).…”

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Nurses’ perceptions and demands regarding COVID-19 care delivery in critical care units and hospital emergency services

González-Gil

González-Blázquez

Moreno

et al. 2021

Intensive and Critical Care Nursing

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Highlights Critical care nurses have had to perform tasks for which they have not received proper training. Nurses have had to manage the fear of becoming infected and spreading it to their families. Moral suffering and emotional exhaustion are major consequences of front-line care. Heavy workloads, high patient-nurse ratios, and lack of rest are causing exhaustion among nurses.

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“…This approach, although limited in the literature, has been encouraged in the epidemiology of epi- and pandemics. 4 …”

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“…In this regard, qualitative approaches are ideal for capturing social responses to this pandemic and ultimately unfold realities around individuals/communities socio-economic, and religious norms. 3 - 7 Most reported qualitative studies related to COVID-19 comes from China 4 , 6 , 8 in which results may not be generalized to an Arabic speaking country namely Oman where the culture and health care system are different. Hence, it is important to undertake qualitative researches on COVID-19 to address these gaps in the literature.…”

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The Experiences and Perceptions of Health-Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Muscat, Oman: A Qualitative Study

Ghafri

Ajmi

Anwar

et al. 2020

J Prim Care Community Health

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Introduction Predominantly, studies on COVID-19 report quantitative data that often miss the social implications and other determinants of health. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of health care workers (HCWs) in primary health care in the management of COVID-19 with respect to medical response experiences, socio-cultural and religious reforms, psychological impressions, and lessons learned. Methods This was a qualitative study using an empirical phenomenological approach. Six focus group discussions were conducted across various stakeholders working frontline in the management of COVID-19 (managerial, public health/field/community and primary care health centers). They participated in semi-structured, in-depth group discussions from 11th to 20th May 2020. All discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results Forty participants were involved in this study. Three themes emerged related to the medical response experiences, including the rapid re-structuring of the PHC services, use of technology and challenges of working on COVID-19. Perceptions on the socio-cultural and religious reforms included changes in social and religious norms, and anticipated gaps in accessing health care among the vulnerable groups (elderly, expatriates, and individuals with low economic status). Perceptions on psychological disturbances were themed as consequences of social distancing, management of dead bodies, exhaustion among the health care workers, and risk of exposure. Finally, lessons learned were centered around building on the existing epidemiological and public health capacities, improving access to health care and overcoming resistance to change. Most participants labelled their experience in COVID-19 as an “experience of wisdom” in which learning was a continuous process. Conclusion This qualitative study amongst primary HCWs revealed certain aspects of response to COVID-19 in Muscat, Oman. Results has unfolded various aspects of COVID-19. The situation was perceived by primary HCWs as a new experience that challenged the primary health care; enforced the utilization of public health/epidemiological skills, and linked to unfavorable socio-religious and psychological events.

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Methods in the Time of COVID-19: The Vital Role of Qualitative Inquiries

Cited by 278 publications

References 20 publications

Qualitative Data Collection in an Era of Social Distancing

Qualitative Data Collection in an Era of Social Distancing

Nurses’ perceptions and demands regarding COVID-19 care delivery in critical care units and hospital emergency services

The Experiences and Perceptions of Health-Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Muscat, Oman: A Qualitative Study

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