There is a lot of poor qualitative research out there. Recently I reviewed an article in which the authors had spent three years studying people's experiences of chronic pain. They didn't identify any particular philosophy guiding their analysis, they just interviewed seven people and, somehow, came up with three 'themes': that pain was unpleasant; that it was aversive (something to be avoided); and it disrupted their lives. This is a good example of bad qualitative research. And there is a simple test you can apply if ever you're in doubt. All you need to do is to ask whether the research tells you anything you didn't already know. This study took three years, but told us … [Read more...] about Patient work
CPN Digest #57
Something for the weekend: Understanding digital healthHow do people decide which health provider to trust online?The Biopolitical Embodiment of Work in the Era of Human EnhancementTelerehabilitationAn update on Tony Bates’ excellent online learning and distance education resourceWorld Health Organisation launches app to improve care for the elderlyPain medicine special interdisciplinary issueHospital discharge as undignified, inhumane and unsafeNew insights into the self‐management of chronic illnessIndigenous research methodologyHow do you start a research network?Understanding exercise promotion in rheumatic diseases: A qualitative study among physical therapistsThe Biopolitical … [Read more...] about CPN Digest #57
Recapping this year’s online Critical Physiotherapy Course
Online Thursday 24th / Friday 25th October (see below for specific times in your region). We wanted to end the year with a review of this year's course, so all of this year's course leaders are back - barring Patty, who has a big research funding meeting - to review their material from this year and to begin a conversation about where to in 2020. We're really keen to hear what you've found useful and interesting, and also what you'd like us to focus on next year. So if you can come along and take part, we'd love to host you for our end-of-year party. As always, the session is free, all you need to do is click on the link below at the time of the meeting to listen … [Read more...] about Recapping this year’s online Critical Physiotherapy Course