Research methodology: Doing ethnography - the journey from research design to data analysis. Research Conversations - Northumbria University Research Series

Abstract

Vikki will give an overview of the qualitative research methodology of ethnography, and, reflecting on her doctoral experience, will describe the complexities of research design, conducting fieldwork, and challenges with ethnographic data analysis. Short biography: Vikki is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing, with over 20 years of healthcare experience and her clinical expertise is within critical care. Vikki's research and scholarly interests are in interprofessional learning and education, healthcare workforce development, simulation, and patient safety. Vikki currently has a leadership role with the provision of IPE (Interprofessional Education) across 9 health and social care fields at Northumbria University, is a member of the CAIPE (Centre for the Advancement of Interprofessional Education) research working group, and recently completed her doctorate entitled 'Learning in Critical Care: A Focused Ethnography of Interprofessional Learning '. Staff profile: https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/p/vikki-park