Metasynthesis-Research Course in Advanced Qualitative Methods
Metasynthesis is research on qualitative research and several methods have been developed to synthesize qualitative studies in various fields and disciplines. Metasynthesis research has the potential to benefit human and societal development, and may contribute to the use of qualitative research findings in decision-making. Metasynthesis research studies may advance the critical philosophical, theoretical and methodological knowledge and discussion that is relevant to the development of qualitative research.
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Admission
PhD candidates in nursing and caring sciences, other health sciences, and fields of professional studies.
PhD candidates at the National research school for research in the municipal health care services (MUNI-HEALTH-CARE) will get first priority admission to the course. PhD candidates at the partner institutions of MUNI-HEALTH-CARE and other universities and university colleges in Norway and EEA can apply for admission to the course. Documentation of admission to a PhD programme is required.
Each participant will write a paper (ca. 3500 words) as a plan for a metasynthesis study related to the participants’ own research project using the literature and discussions from the course (OP). The paper should include suggestions and arguments for a) the aim and research question, b) the criteria for inclusion and exclusion, c) a plan for a literature search, d) a preliminary appraisal and analysis of the findings of three included articles, and d) a possible synthesis and finally, e) reflections on the process. The paper will be graded on a pass/fail grade.
Faculty responsible:
Nord University in collaboration with UiT- The Arctic University of Norway and The Norwegian Research School for Research and Development of Municipal Health and Care (MUNI-HEALTH-CARE)