EQAL to the task: stakeholder responses to a university-wide transformation project.

This qualitative case study examines a university change initiative that was unprecedented in pace, scope and scale for the institution concerned: a post-92 UK university. Project documentation, interview and survey data are analysed to present an account of the context, content and process of change; an account that highlights different stakeholder perspectives and offers lessons learned.

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Lessons Learned from the PMI Case Study: The Community Perspective

Social Marketing Quarterly ◽

10.1080/15245004.2000.9961093 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 54-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Martha L. Hare ◽

Carlyn E. Orians ◽

May G. Kennedy ◽

Kenneth J. Goodman ◽

Shyanika Wijesinha ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Young People ◽

Hiv Prevention ◽

Prevention Program ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Demonstration Project ◽

Local Site ◽

Over Time

Individuals from the five sites that participated in the Prevention Marketing Initiative (PMI) Local Site Demonstration Project, an HIV prevention program targeting adolescents, were interviewed in a two-part qualitative case study. This article summarizes lessons learned from 179 community participants on topics ranging from organizing initial planning committees to financially sustaining federal demonstration programs over time. The insights of participants involved in the process may help ensure the success of future Prevention Marketing efforts. Overall, they found the process to be challenging but worthwhile, and felt that the resulting multifaceted HIV prevention programs for young people were successful.

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Methodology for integrating artificial intelligence in healthcare systems: learning from COVID-19 to prepare for Disease X

AI and Ethics ◽

10.1007/s43681-021-00111-x ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Petar Radanliev ◽

David De Roure ◽

Carsten Maple ◽

Uchenna Ani

Keyword(s):

Artificial Intelligence ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Healthcare Systems ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Case Study Method ◽

Research Problems ◽

Systems Learning ◽

Digital Healthcare

AbstractArtificial intelligence and edge devices have been used at an increased rate in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article we review the lessons learned from COVID-19 to postulate possible solutions for a Disease X event. The overall purpose of the study and the research problems investigated is the integration of artificial intelligence function in digital healthcare systems. The basic design of the study includes a systematic state-of-the-art review, followed by an evaluation of different approaches to managing global pandemics. The study design then engages with constructing a new methodology for integrating algorithms in healthcare systems, followed by analysis of the new methodology and a discussion. Action research is applied to review existing state of the art, and a qualitative case study method is used to analyse the knowledge acquired from the COVID-19 pandemic. Major trends found as a result of the study derive from the synthesis of COVID-19 knowledge, presenting new insights in the form of a conceptual methodology—that includes six phases for managing a future Disease X event, resulting with a summary map of various problems, solutions and expected results from integrating functional AI in healthcare systems.

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Public Health Preparedness and Response Synergies between Institutional Authorities and the Community: A Qualitative Case Study of Emerging Tick-borne Diseases in Spain and the Netherlands

10.21203/rs.3.rs-137819/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel de Vries ◽

John Kinsman ◽

Anne Cremers ◽

John Angrén ◽

Svetla Tsolova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Community Engagement ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Health Official ◽

Preparedness Planning

Abstract BackgroundCommunities affected by infectious disease outbreaks are increasingly recognised as partners with a significant role to play during public health emergencies. This paper reports on a qualitative case study of the interactions between affected communities and public health institutions prior to, during, and after two emerging tick-borne disease events in 2016: Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Spain, and Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the Netherlands. The aim of the paper is to identify pre-existing and emergent synergies between communities and authorities, and to highlight areas where synergies could be facilitated and enhanced in future outbreaks.MethodsDocumentary material provided background for a set of semi-structured interviews with experts working in both health and relevant non-health official institutions (13 and 21 individuals respectively in Spain and the Netherlands), and focus group discussions with representatives of affected communities (15 and 10 individuals respectively). Data from all sources were combined and analysed thematically, initially independently for each country and then for both countries together.ResultsStrong synergies were identified in tick surveillance activities in both countries, and the value of pre-existing networks of interest groups for preparedness and response activities was recognised. However, authorities also noted that there were hard-to-reach and potentially vulnerable groups, such as hikers, foreign tourists, and volunteers working in green areas. While the general population received preventive information about the two events, risk communication or other community engagement efforts were not seen as necessary specifically for these sub-groups. Post-event evaluations of community engagement activities during the two events were limited, so lessons learned were not well documented.ConclusionsA set of good practices emerged from this study, that could be applied in these and other settings. They included the potential value of conducting stakeholder analyses of community actors with a stake in tick-borne or other zoonotic diseases; of utilising pre-existing stakeholder networks for information dissemination; and of monitoring community perceptions of any public health incident, including through social media. Efforts in the two countries to build on the community engagement activities that are already in place could contribute to better preparedness planning and more efficient and timely responses in future outbreaks.

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An awareness-raising framework for global health networks: lessons learned from a qualitative case study in respectful maternity care

Reproductive Health ◽

10.1186/s12978-018-0662-9 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Meaghan O’Connor ◽

Kayla McGowan ◽

R. Rima Jolivet

Keyword(s):

Global Health ◽

Maternity Care ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Respectful Maternity Care ◽

Health Networks ◽

Awareness Raising

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“It Requires Interest, Time, Patience and Struggle”: Novice Researchers’ Perspectives on and Experiences of the Qualitative Research Journey

Qualitative Research in Education ◽

10.17583/qre.2019.4483 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 341 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mahmut Kalman

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Graduate Students ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Research Process ◽

Research Topic ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

External Support ◽

State University ◽

Support Strategies

This study aimed at exploring novice researchers’ experiences of and perspectives on the qualitative research journey and determining the difficulties tackled and strategies developed while conducting qualitative research. The study was an interview-based qualitative case study involving nine graduate students in education as the participants. The data were collected between 2017 and 2019 at a state university located in Southeastern Turkey. The content-analyzed data revealed several findings about the research topic, indicating that the novice researchers considered the qualitative research journey as daunting and overwhelming, but pleasurable and satisfying. Despite scholarly development and lessons learned in the process, the researchers confronted with several difficulties concerning data collection, analysis and interpretation, recruitment and developing rapport, representation of findings, and the research process as a whole. They developed personal and external support strategies during the research journey. The metaphorical perceptions portrayed the elusive and distinctive nature of qualitative research.

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Minimally disruptive medicine (MDM) in clinical practice: a qualitative case study of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinic care model

BMC Health Services Research ◽

10.1186/s12913-020-06010-x ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Abd Moain Abu Dabrh ◽

Kasey R. Boehmer ◽

Nathan Shippee ◽

Stacey A. Rizza ◽

Adam I. Perlman ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Hiv Care ◽

Care Model ◽

Care Clinic ◽

Minimally Disruptive Medicine ◽

The Impact

Abstract Background Recent evidence suggests the need to reframe healthcare delivery for patients with chronic conditions, with emphasis on minimizing healthcare footprint/workload on patients, caregivers, clinicians and health systems through the proposed Minimally Disruptive Medicine (MDM) care model named. HIV care models have evolved to further focus on understanding barriers and facilitators to care delivery while improving patient-centered outcomes (e.g., disease progression, adherence, access, quality of life). It is hypothesized that these models may provide an example of MDM care model in clinic practice. Therefore, this study aimed to observe and ascertain MDM-concordant and discordant elements that may exist within a tertiary-setting HIV clinic care model for patients living with HIV or AIDS (PLWHA). We also aimed to identify lessons learned from this setting to inform improving the feasibility and usefulness of MDM care model. Methods This qualitative case study occurred in multidisciplinary HIV comprehensive-care clinic within an urban tertiary-medical center. Participants included Adult PLWHA and informal caregivers (e.g. family/friends) attending the clinic for regular appointments were recruited. All clinic staff were eligible for recruitment. Measurements included; semi-guided interviews with patients, caregivers, or both; semi-guided interviews with varied clinicians (individually); and direct observations of clinical encounters (patient-clinicians), as well as staff daily operations in 2015–2017. The qualitative-data synthesis used iterative, mainly inductive thematic coding. Results Researcher interviews and observations data included 28 patients, 5 caregivers, and 14 care-team members. With few exceptions, the clinic care model elements aligned closely to the MDM model of care through supporting patient capacity/abilities (with some patients receiving minimal social support and limited assistance with reframing their biography) and minimizing workload/demands (with some patients challenged by the clinic hours of operation). Conclusions The studied HIV clinic incorporated many of the MDM tenants, contributing to its validation, and informing gaps in knowledge. While these findings may support the design and implementation of care that is both minimally disruptive and maximally supportive, the impact of MDM on patient-important outcomes and different care settings require further studying.

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Public health preparedness and response synergies between institutional authorities and the community: a qualitative case study of emerging tick-borne diseases in Spain and the Netherlands

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-11925-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Daniel H. de Vries ◽

John Kinsman ◽

Anne Lia Cremers ◽

John Angrén ◽

Massimo Ciotti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Community Engagement ◽

Information Dissemination ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Vulnerable Groups ◽

Health Official ◽

Preparedness Planning

Abstract Background Communities affected by infectious disease outbreaks are increasingly recognised as partners with a significant role to play during public health emergencies. This paper reports on a qualitative case study of the interactions between affected communities and public health institutions prior to, during, and after two emerging tick-borne disease events in 2016: Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Spain, and Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the Netherlands. The aim of the paper is to identify pre-existing and emergent synergies between communities and authorities, and to highlight areas where synergies could be facilitated and enhanced in future outbreaks. Methods Documentary material provided background for a set of semi-structured interviews with experts working in both health and relevant non-health official institutions (13 and 21 individuals respectively in Spain and the Netherlands), and focus group discussions with representatives of affected communities (15 and 10 individuals respectively). Data from all sources were combined and analysed thematically, initially independently for each country and then for both countries together. Results Strong synergies were identified in tick surveillance activities in both countries, and the value of pre-existing networks of interest groups for preparedness and response activities was recognised. However, authorities also noted that there were hard-to-reach and potentially vulnerable groups, such as hikers, foreign tourists, and volunteers working in green areas. While the general population received preventive information about the two events, risk communication or other community engagement efforts were not seen as necessary specifically for these sub-groups. Post-event evaluations of community engagement activities during the two events were limited, so lessons learned were not well documented. Conclusions A set of good practices emerged from this study, that could be applied in these and other settings. They included the potential value of conducting stakeholder analyses of community actors with a stake in tick-borne or other zoonotic diseases; of utilising pre-existing stakeholder networks for information dissemination; and of monitoring community perceptions of any public health incident, including through social media. Efforts in the two countries to build on the community engagement activities that are already in place could contribute to better preparedness planning and more efficient and timely responses in future outbreaks.

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Sustainable Practices in an Online College

Handbook of Research on Novel Practices and Current Successes in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals - Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-8426-2.ch016 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 320-334

Author(s):

Crystal Neumann ◽

Laura Lundquist

Keyword(s):

Impact Assessment ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Lessons Learned ◽

Full Time ◽

Sustainable Practices ◽

Community Environment ◽

Staff Members ◽

Benefit Corporation ◽

Faculty And Staff

Achieving sustainability goals for an online institution were evaluated through a qualitative case study including observation techniques, document reviews, and subcommittee narratives highlighting the practices and achievements from American College of Education's 2020-2021 Benefit Corporation (B Corp) subcommittee implementation. The purpose of this study was to explore how the subcommittees impacted goals of sustainability within the college. Full-time employees volunteered, and three subcommittees were formed, which include community, environment, and workers. The result was that each of the three subcommittees were able to make an impact and increase the overall score on the B Impact Assessment Scorecard, which is an evaluation used to certify or recertify a B Corp. Lessons learned in 2020 included but were not limited to faculty and staff members being more engaged, motivated, and taking ownership of meeting sustainability goals for the organization.

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Qualitative Case Study Research Design

Perspectives on Fluency and Fluency Disorders ◽

10.1044/ffd25.1.39 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 39-45 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Jennifer Tetnowski

Keyword(s):

Research Design ◽

Real World ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Case Study Research ◽

Study Research

Qualitative case study research can be a valuable tool for answering complex, real-world questions. This method is often misunderstood or neglected due to a lack of understanding by researchers and reviewers. This tutorial defines the characteristics of qualitative case study research and its application to a broader understanding of stuttering that cannot be defined through other methodologies. This article will describe ways that data can be collected and analyzed.

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