Transcription and Qualitative Methods: Implications for Third Sector Research

McMullin, Caitlin

doi:10.1007/s11266-021-00400-3

Cited by 71 publications

(45 citation statements)

References 30 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…In retrospect, we would recommend extracting key quotes while listening to the transcripts in stage 3 ( Table 1 ) using time stamping so that quotes can be listened to again in context later, rather than during the higher-level analysis in stage 9 ( Table 1 ), as it was time-consuming to locate specific quotes from the recordings based on memory and field notes. Another option to enhance timeliness in future studies is to use the Zoom transcription feature, which automatically transcribes recorded data ( McMullin, 2021 ).…”

Section: Discussion: Methodological Insightsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodological Insights From a Virtual, Team-Based Rapid Qualitative Method Applied to a Study of Providers’ Perspectives of the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Hospital-To-Home Transitions

Singh

Tang

Thombs

et al. 2022

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid virtual qualitative methods have gained attention in applied health research to produce timely, actionable results while complying with the pandemic restrictions. However, rigour and analytical depth may be two areas of concern for rapid qualitative methods.MethodsIn this paper, we present an overview of a virtual team-based rapid qualitative method within a study that explored health care providers’ perspectives of how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted hospital-to-home transitions, lessons learned in applying this method, and recommendations for changes. Using this method, qualitative data were collected and analyzed using the Zoom Healthcare videoconferencing platform and telephone. Visual summary maps were iteratively created from the audio recordings of each interview through virtual analytic meetings with the team. Maps representing similar settings (e.g. hospital providers and community providers) and Sites were combined to form meta-maps representing that group’s experience. The combinations of data that best fit together were used to form the final meta-map through discussion.ResultsThis case example is used to provide a description of how to apply a virtual team-based rapid qualitative method. This paper also offers a discussion of the opportunities and challenges of applying this method, in particular how the virtual team-based rapid qualitative method could be modified to produce timely results virtually while attending to rigour and depth.ConclusionsWe contend that the virtual team-based rapid qualitative data collection and analysis method was useful for generating timely, rigorous, and in-depth knowledge about transitional care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommended modifications to this method may enhance its utility for researchers to apply to their qualitative research studies.

show abstract

Section: Discussion: Methodological Insightsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodological Insights From a Virtual, Team-Based Rapid Qualitative Method Applied to a Study of Providers’ Perspectives of the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Hospital-To-Home Transitions

Singh

Tang

Thombs

et al. 2022

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…No financial compensation was offered to the participants. The interviews were transcribed intelligent verbatim ( McMullin, 2021 ).…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Qualitative Study of Stakeholders’ Views on Pharmacovigilance System, Policy, and Coordination in Pakistan

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objectives:Due to the absence of necessary rules, poor coordination, and various challenges, the pharmacovigilance system of Pakistan is not optimally functional at all levels of the health system. The objective of the study was to assess the stakeholders’ perceptions of the current ADR reporting system and to identify the pharmacovigilance policy issues and problems of effective coordination.Methodology:Stakeholders from a broad range of disciplines, academia, regulatory authorities, the pharmaceutical industry, international health organizations, as well as pharmacovigilance experts, and healthcare professionals were included in the study. A total of 25 stakeholders throughout Pakistan were interviewed during exploratory semi-structured interviews. The interviews were recorded digitally, transcribed, coded, compared, and grouped according to their similarity of themes. Participants provided insights into gaps, limitations, and challenges of Pakistan’s current ADR reporting system, issues with proposed pharmacovigilance rules, and coordination difficulties.Results:The majority of the participants considered the ADR reporting system in Pakistan to be improving but in a nascent phase. The identified gaps, challenges, limitations of the system, and barriers to reporting were labeled as reasons for limited functioning. Almost all stakeholders were aware of the existence of draft pharmacovigilance rules; however, participants in the industry were familiar with the contents and context of draft pharmacovigilance rules. Bureaucratic red tape and lack of political will appeared to be the top reasons for delaying the approval of the pharmacovigilance rules. Wider consultation, advocacy, and awareness sessions of policymakers and HCPs were suggested for early approval of rules. Participants unanimously agreed that the approval of rules shall improve the quality of life and reduce the economic burden along with morbidity and mortality rates. The need for greater and collaborative coordination among the stakeholders in promoting medicines’ safety was highlighted. All participants suggested the use of media and celebrities to disseminate the safety information.Conclusion:Participants showed partial satisfaction with the way pharmacovigilance in Pakistan is moving forward. However, stakeholders believed that engagement of multi-stakeholders, approval of pharmacovigilance rules, and the establishment of pharmacovigilance centers in provinces, hospitals, and public health programs (PHPs) shall support in achieving the desired results.

show abstract

“…Transcription typically means converting audio data into text data 4 . Because word-for-word transcription can be very time-consuming and expensive and it can be prone to transcription errors, 4 the person transcribing the data must make many decisions because transcribed data can differ from the audio data owing to syntax, word choice, or grammar issues. Thus, the transcriber must decide what to include, omit, or correct 4 .…”

Section: Transcription Optionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, the transcriber must decide what to include, omit, or correct. 4 In addition, the transcriber should also be concerned with other factors, such as a "giggle" or "sigh" or other sounds that might have implications to the researchers.…”

Section: Transcription Optionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…One way is through the use of a professional transcriptionist, which is costly, or through the use of artificial intelligence software. 4 Another option is to decide to forego text Clinical Nurse Specialist A www.cns-journal.com transcription and instead opt for a live coding option. In this case, the researcher(s) can engage in live coding by listening to the recordings and then transcribing word for word only those passages that are important to the study or analysis.…”

Section: Transcription Optionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation