Qualitative research methods

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The workshop is aimed at researchers working or wanting to work with older people or people with a disability. A key to successful research in this area is proper engagement with users, and this often involves qualitative research methods such as semi-structured interviews, focus groups, observational studies and participatory methods. The workshop is aimed to showcase different qualitative techniques being used by leading researchers in this area. It is primarily aimed at PhD students, researchers, post-doctoral fellows and new(ish) lecturers, but it is open to all. The workshop is being organised by the EPSRC-funded project KT-EQUAL.

There is no charge for attendance just an enthusiasm and interest in extending the quality of life through informed user-focused research and its application. Registration is essential. To book a place, please refer to the registration page.

Example subjects to be covered include: focus groups, working with older and disabled people as researchers, interviewing techniques, participatory methods, observational study, mixed methods

Speakers:

• Professor Marcus Ormerod, Director of SURFACE Inclusive Design Research Centre, University of Salford
• Colette Nicolle, Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University
• Dr Raymond Holt, Institute of Engineering systems and design, University of Leeds
• Dr Wendy Martin, Principal Lecturer, Design for All Research Group, Brunel University
• George Torrens, Lecturer, Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University

To see the programme please click here, for directions to the venue click here

To view the presentations click the links below:

George Torrens - Assistive technology design: a mixed methods approach

Colette Nicolle - Identifying the needs of older people using task analysis

Raymond Holt - Methodologies for engaging children with disabilities in health-related technology design

Marcus Ormerod - Using qualitative research methods with older and disabled people as researchers