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DESCRIPTION:The development of an observational grid in the context of part
 icipatory action research in health organisations\n\nParticipant observati
 on and the use of an observational grid can be used to help answer descrip
 tive research questions associated with the meaningfulness of consumer eng
 agement and to test associated hypotheses (DeWalt & DeWalt\, 2002). Partic
 ipant observation involves a researcher's involvement in a variety of acti
 vities\, over an extended period of time\, which enables them to observe t
 he cultural members in their daily lives. This method also allows research
 ers to participate in activities to facilitate a better understanding of t
 hose behaviors and activities (Kawulich\, 2005).  Participant observation 
 is an active engagement activity with research participants\, requiring th
 e researcher to balance the insider (emic) versus outside (etic) a continu
 um (DeWalt & DeWalt\, 2002).  Indeed\, DeWalt and DeWalt (2002) believe th
 at\, "the goal for design of research using participant observation as a m
 ethod is to develop a holistic understanding of the phenomena under study 
 that is as objective and accurate as possible given the limitations of the
  method" (p.92).  \n\nThe purpose of this presentation will be to discuss 
 the development of an observational grid as tool for collecting and analys
 ing data in qualitative research studies.  An observational grid serves to
  remind the researcher of the events and issues of most importance by enab
 ling a recording of their reflections of observable events in relation to 
 their constructs of interest.  The development of an observational grid\, 
 through the use of available evidence and the associated observational ‘m
 emos’ \, will be discussed as part of the video presentation.  There is l
 imited available information within the research literature regarding the 
 development of an observational grid for the purpose of data collection bu
 t also analysis as part of qualitative research. As such\, it is anticipat
 ed that feedback regarding the proposed process for development through pr
 esenting at this conference will contribute to this students’ methodologi
 cal contribution in her PhD to qualitative research.\n\nThe observational 
 grid will be used as part of the PhD candidates’ research relating to con
 sumer engagement in health care.  The concept of consumer engagement has e
 merged as an important trend in contemporary health services (Doyle\, Lenn
 ox\, & Bell\, 2013).  By providing insights and perspectives\, patients ca
 n help the wider healthcare community better understand their needs and ul
 timately enhance the value of healthcare solutions and systems being devel
 oped (Bernard\, 1994\, Schensul\, Schensul\, & LeCompte\, 1999).  There is
  a growing body of evidence\, which suggests that engagement of patients a
 nd their families leads to more empowered patients and more engaged patien
 ts have better perceived health outcomes (DeWalt & DeWalk\, 1998\; Fine\, 
 2003) and improved quality of care. In summary\, the development of an obs
 ervational grid will assist with data collection and data analysis in the 
 context of participatory action research in health organisations.
DTSTAMP:20260912T200232Z
LOCATION:Zoom Breakout Room 2
SUMMARY:The development of an observational grid in the context of particip
 atory action research in health organisations - Tania Hobson
URL:https://conferences.acspri.org.au/2020/talk/T3FS9G/
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