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Training Impact On Novice And Experienced Research Coordinators, Linda S. Behar-Horenstein, Jonell Efantis Potter Ph.D., Alena Prikhidko Phd, Candidate, Stephanie Swords Ma, Ccrp, Stephen Sonstein Phd, H Robert Kolb Rn Bs Ccrc
Training Impact On Novice And Experienced Research Coordinators, Linda S. Behar-Horenstein, Jonell Efantis Potter Ph.D., Alena Prikhidko Phd, Candidate, Stephanie Swords Ma, Ccrp, Stephen Sonstein Phd, H Robert Kolb Rn Bs Ccrc
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Competency-based training and professional development is critical to the clinical research enterprise. Understanding research coordinators’ perspectives is important for establishing a common core curriculum. The purpose of this study was to describe participants’ perspectives regarding the impact of online and classroom training sessions. 27 participants among three institutions, completed a two-day classroom training session. 10 novice and seven experienced research coordinators participated in focus group interviews. Grounded theory revealed similarities in novice and experienced coordinator themes including Identifying Preferences for Instruction and Changing Self Perceptions. Differences, seen in experienced participants, focused on personal change, in the theme of Re-Assessing Skills. …
Use Of Grounded Theory In Cardiovascular Research, Patrick J. Dunn, Vasileios Margaritis, Cheryl Anderson
Use Of Grounded Theory In Cardiovascular Research, Patrick J. Dunn, Vasileios Margaritis, Cheryl Anderson
The Qualitative Report
While grounded theory is often cited in the qualitative literature as the methodology, there are few good examples of publications that follow the principles of grounded theory and result in an actual theory. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the Corbin and Strauss (2015) method of grounded theory was used in a study looking at how patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes develop health literacy skills that are used to manage their condition. The key principles of grounded theory include theoretical sampling, constant comparison, open, axial, and selective coding, the use of memoing, and theoretical saturation. Data …