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Cecilia Vindrola 

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The RREAL training programme delivers seven online courses:

20 January 2023, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid qualitative research

An introduction to the range of approaches used in rapid qualitative research including rapid appraisals, rapid ethnographic assessments (REAs), rapid qualitative inquiry (RQI), rapid evaluations and rapid ethnographies. Course participants will work with real research cases and design their own rapid study. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola.

3 February 2023, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid evaluation

This course provides an introduction to a wide range of approaches used in the design and implementation of rapid qualitative evaluations. It provides an overview of rapid evaluation approaches, including rapid evaluation methods (REM), rapid feedback evaluations (RFE), rapid cycle evaluations (RCE) and rapid appraisals (RA). It also discusses the contributions and limitations of rapid evaluations, identifying instances when are these approaches suitable. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola.

24 February 2023, 10:00-14:00: Introduction to rapid ethnography

This course provides an introduction to a wide range of approaches used in rapid research with a focus on rapid ethnography. The course provides an overview of rapid ethnographies conducted as a “lone researcher” or as part of a team and includes examples of quick, short-term, focused and rapid ethnographies. Additional resources will also be provided at the end of the course. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola.

10 March 2023, 10:00-13:00: Advanced rapid qualitative data analysis

This course covers techniques used to rapidly analyse qualitative data. We begin with a brief overview of the iterative nature of rapid qualitative research and the analysis of data as data collection is ongoing (including an in-depth presentation on the RREAL Sheets). We also discuss strategies that are commonly used to bypass or speed up transcription and the adaptation of data analysis methods for rapid study timeframes (i.e. rapid content analysis, table-based methods, text network analysis). This course is suggested for participants with previous rapid qualitative research experience or those who have already attended our introductory courses. Delivered by Dr Norha Vera San Juan.

17 March 2023, 10:00-13:00: Scoping studies in rapid research and evaluation

Rapid qualitative studies often require an initial period of data collection or review of existing evidence to inform the study design and its scope. This initial period is commonly referred to as a “scoping study”. In this short course, we will briefly describe the benefits and key features of scoping studies carried out in the context of rapid research. We will discuss different types of scoping activities such as: informal conversations with stakeholders, observations, documentary analysis and scoping workshops (This is NOT a course on scoping reviews). We will use real world examples to demonstrate how these scoping activities can be used to inform the research questions, scope and dissemination plan of the study. We will also show examples of how we have used scoping studies to co-design rapid qualitative research with stakeholders. This course is suggested for participants with previous rapid qualitative research experience or those who have already attended our introductory courses. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola and Dr Syka Iqbal.

24 March 2023, 10:00-13:00: Team dynamics in rapid research and evaluation

Many rapid qualitative research approaches rely on the use of teams of researchers to facilitate data collection and analysis. This course aims to explore the benefits and challenges of team-based rapid qualitative research as well as tools that have been developed to collect and analyse data as a team. Participants will also learn about techniques to train researchers, team-building activities and a model for team-based reflexivity developed by RREAL. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola and Dr Norha Vera San Juan.

31 March 2023, 10:00-13:00: Process/pathway mapping in rapid research and evaluation

This course introduces participants to an approach for process/pathway mapping that we have tailored to the time and funding constraints of rapid research and evaluation. This approach combines collaborative team meetings with rapid data collection and analysis (mainly in the form of interviews and observations) to map processes used in organisations or the stages involved in clinical pathways. We also present an approach for mapping based on interview data. We will use examples from our own research to describe each step of the mapping process. Participants will also have time to reflect on how to adapt this approach to their own studies. This course is suggested for participants with previous rapid qualitative research experience or those who have already attended our introductory courses. Delivered by Prof Cecilia Vindrola and Sigrun Clark.

For additional information on the courses, including course objectives and content outline, please visit the RREAL website: https://www.rapidresearchandevaluation.com/