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QUAHRC seminar: the Biographical Narrative Interpretive method

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Working with Afghan Sanctuary Seekers: A guide for mental health professionals

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New horizons and opportunities for qualitative research to improve mental health in later life

The Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre (QUAHRC) at King’s College London (KCL) promotes the rigorous and innovative application of qualitative research within the health field, raising the visibility of high-quality qualitative research and providing opportunities for knowledge exchange, training and support.

The Qualitative Open Mic Podcast

Our podcast asks why we do qualitative research, how do we do it well, and how it can be effectively applied

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19 Sep 2023

Qualitative Open Mic: Ethics in Qualitative Research – Episode 5 - Maria Cristina Quevedo-Gómez on Culture and Ethics

In this episode, Cris discusses how culture and ethics interact, in terms of both institutional regulations and cultural societal differences

Podcast

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12 Jul 2023

Qualitative Open Mic: Ethics in Qualitative Research – Episode 4 – Janet Holt on how can health ethics committees adapt?

In this episode, Janet Holt explores health ethics committees and issues around transparency, dialogue, emerging qualitative methods and regulatory versus relational ethics

Podcast

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15 Jun 2023

Qualitative Open Mic: Ethics in Qualitative Research – Episode 3 – Tanya Mackay on Sharing Ethical Knowledge

In this episode, Tanya Mackay explores how sharing ethical knowledge can provide a way through ethical dilemmas in qualitative health research

Podcast

Events

Upcoming seminars, journal club meetings, and other events at King's College London.

Upcoming events

Impact in Qualitative Research Blog

The latest posts from our impact blog

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Angie Sweeney and Lois Parri on a collaborative art exhibition

Dr Angie Sweeney and Lois Parri reflect on using an art exhibition to share the work of survivor artists and encourage sensitive conversations about abuse.

Impact in Qualitative Research: Bryher Bowness on co-producing guidance for researchers and the public on involving carers in research

Bryher reflects on her experience as part of an NIHR Carer’s Steering Group which has recently coproduced a ‘Top Tips’ resource about carer involvement in research

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Impact in Qualitative Research: Gracie Tredget on integrating physical and mental healthcare

Gracie talks about a qualitative evaluation of physical healthcare in adult community mental health teams within a South London Mental Health Trust

News

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Working with Afghan Sanctuary Seekers: A guide for mental health professionals

News and video from the launch of the guide, which was produced with support from the QUAHRC

07 Dec 2022

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Call for Contributors: QUAHRC Impact in Qualitative Research Blog

The QUAHRC's Impact In Qualitative Research blog launches today and is looking for contributors - read more here

21 Sep 2022

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Research projects

Refocus on Recovery

Developing and testing a recovery intervention in NHS Adult Community Mental Health Teams

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Digital personalised cancer care planning

Coproducing personalised care in a digital age: using the Adversity, Restoration and Compatibility (ARC) framework to inform the co-design of a digital care planning tool for people with colorectal cancer