Fitting Time Series Models to Fisheries Data to Ascertain Age by Kathleen S. Kirch, Norou Diawara, Cynthia M. Jones

“…These patterns often take the shape of a sawtooth wave with an abrupt drop in accretion yearly to form an annual band and are typically validated qualitatively. Researchers have shown key interest in modeling marginal increments to verify the marks do, in fact, occur yearly. …”
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Usability of a Mobile Point-of-Care App for the Index of Severity for Eosinophilic Esophagitis by Evan S. Dellon, Glenn T. Furuta, Nick Tomeo, Anya Karavanov, Zoe Smernoff, Joy Harrington, Seema S. Aceves

“…Methods: We recruited 60 practitioners (20 adult and 20 pediatric gastroenterologists; 20 allergists) to use I-SEE on ≥5 EoE patients seen in clinic and undergo interviews by trained qualitative researchers. The interview guide focused on overall user experience, user satisfaction, and desired improvements. …”
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Barriers and facilitators to patient utilization of noncommunicable disease services in primary healthcare facilities in Nepal: a qualitative study by Sushmita Mali, Elizabeth C. Rhodes, Chandani Singh Nakarmi, Soniya Shrestha, Aarati Dhakal, Alina Bharati, Anupama Bishwokarma, Asmita Adhikari, Bikram Poudel, Binuka Kulung Rai, Sangita Manandhar, Surakshya KC, Dinesh Timalsena, Sashi Silwal, Meghnath Dhimal, Phanindra Prasad Baral, Felix Teufel, Sanju Bhattarai, Donna Spiegelman, Archana Shrestha

“…Methods We conducted a qualitative study with a 35 purposive sample of patients living with one or more NCDs (hypertension, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD/ asthma) who sought healthcare at primary healthcare facilities in 14 randomly selected districts in seven provinces in Nepal that implemented PEN. Trained qualitative researchers conducted in-depth interviews in person in a private setting using a semi-structured interview guide developed based on the Health Belief Model in the local language. …”
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Enhancing engagement in HIV care among adolescents and young adults: A focus on phone-based navigation and relationship building to address barriers in HIV care. by Harriet Fridah Adhiambo, Chanda Mwamba, Jayne Lewis-Kulzer, Sarah Iguna, Gladys Moraa Ontuga, Dorothy Imbuka Mangale, Everlyne Nyandieka, James Nyanga, Isaya Opondo, Joseph Osoro, Lina Montoya, Edwin Nyagesoa, Norton Sang, Eliud Akama, Elizabeth Bukusi, Lisa Abuogi, Elvin Geng, Zachary Arochi Kwena

“…Interviews were conducted by a trained qualitative researcher between October and December 2021 and explored topics such as health-seeking and care experiences, E-NAV acceptability and benefits, and the client-navigator relationship. …”
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Ethics of overtreatment and undertreatment in older adults with cancer by Clark DuMontier, William Dale, Anna C. Revette, Jane Roberts, Ameya Sanyal, Neha Perumal, Eric C. Blackstone, Hajime Uno, Mary I. Whitehead, Lewis Mustian, Tammy T. Hshieh, Jane A. Driver, Gregory A. Abel

“…The second round consisted of a virtual discussion with nine of the panel experts led by a qualitative researcher to summarize round one results and review questions that did not reach consensus, followed by a second questionnaire including those questions. …”
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A qualitative examination of barriers and facilitators to HIV prevention and treatment for people involved with the criminal justice system by Stephanie Villaire, Thomas Sease, Jen Pankow, Ahrein Bennett, Zoe Pulitzer, Laura Hansen, Cynthia Frank, Angela Di Paola, Wayne Lehman, Mark Sanchez, Arista McQuaid, Alysse Schultheis, Brandi Stein, Sandra A. Springer, Ank E. Nijhawan, Kevin Knight

“…Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and coded by trained qualitative researchers. Results The resulting 1,485 quotes were queried and analyzed using the EPIS inner and outer contexts implementation framework for reporting the findings. …”
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Use of MedSafer electronic decision support for deprescribing in patients on hemodialysis: a qualitative study by Émilie Bortolussi-Courval, Jimmy J. Lee, Emilie Trinh, Lisa M. McCarthy, M. Battistella, Ryan Hanula, Todd C. Lee, Kathleen Rice, Emily G. McDonald

“…Each coder then created a mind map to visually interpret results and derive themes. A senior qualitative researcher oversaw the development of the final common themes from the interviews.Results Four themes were developed: 1) the importance of deprescribing for patients on hemodialysis, 2) barriers to the success of the deprescribing intervention (e.g., the lack of a clinical pharmacist on the unit), 3) resources that were needed during the intervention (e.g., multidisciplinary team members to facilitate medication reconciliation), and 4) resources that facilitated the intervention (e.g., the provision of deprescribing brochures to patients).Conclusions This was the first study to explore the perspectives of nephrologists participating in a quality improvement project on deprescribing for patients on hemodialysis. …”
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A qualitative study to explore mother’s experiences of a family MUAC project in two provinces in South Africa by C. Horwood, S. Luthuli, L. Haskins, S. Mapumulo, Z. Kubeka, G. Tshitaudzi

“…Methods Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with mothers purposively selected by CHWs based on their active participation in Family MUAC. Trained qualitative researchers conducted one FGD at each participating site. …”
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Mixed-Methods Investigation of Rural Emergency Medical Services ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Time to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: High- vs Low-Performing Agencies by Michael Supples, McKenna E. Gallagher, Nicklaus P. Ashburn, Anna C. Snavely, Ashley E. Strahley, Chadwick D. Miller, Simon A. Mahler, Jason P. Stopyra

“…Methods: In this explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods study, we ranked eight rural county EMS agencies by continuous first medical contact-to-PCI time, accounting for loaded mileage, using data from a regional STEMI registry (2016–2019). A qualitative researcher conducted 28, one-hour, semi-structured interviews from January– March 2021 with the EMS director, training officer, medical director, and four paramedics at the top two high- and bottom two low-performing rural EMS agencies. …”
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Methodology and reporting quality of 544 studies related to ageing: a continued discussion in setting priorities for ageing research in Africa by Michael E Kalu, Chukwuebuka Okeke, Ernest Nwachukwu, Augustine Okoh, Olayinka Akinrolie, Chigozie D Ezulike, Henrietha Adandom, Ogochukwu K Onyeso, Joesph Egbumike, Funmibi D Olatunji, Ebere P Ugwuodo, Blessing U Ojembe, Israel I Adandom, Akaolisa J Anagbaso, Omobolade M Akinrolie, Ebuka M Anieto, Prince C Ekoh, John O Makanjuola, Michael C Ibekaku, Anthony O Iwuagwu, Chukwuebuka P Onyekere, Kelechi J Muomaife, Chinonyerem Nkoroh, Adaobi Odega, Chukwudi M Ogbueche, Chidimma Omeje, Chisom I Onyekwuluje, Oluwagbemiga Oyinlola, Daniel Rayner, Immaculata A Ugwuja, for Emerging Researchers & Professionals in Ageing-African Network (www.erpaan.org)

“…Studies with a large sample size are recommended, and qualitative researchers should provide a section on research team members' characteristics and reflexivity in their paper or as an appendix.…”
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Improving Digital Cancer Care for Older Black Adults: Qualitative Study by Paul Wankah, Shivani Chandra, Aisha Lofters, Nebila Mohamednur, Beverley Osei, Tutsirai Makuwaza, Ambreen Sayani

“…Through a theory-informed thematic analysis approach, experienced qualitative researchers used the Patient Centered Care model and the synergies of oppression conceptual lens to inductively and deductively code interview transcripts in order to develop key themes that captured the digital cancer care experiences of older Black adults. …”
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Análise iconográfica articulada [Articulate iconographic analysis] by Margarida Maria Rocha Bernardes, Antonio Marcos Tosoli Gomes, Érick Igor dos Santos, Fernando Rocha Porto

“…Among a variety of data analysis techniques, IA, including photographic, CA and DA has been adopted by qualitative researchers in many realms. Results suggest that this kind of essay could provide support in the use of articulate iconographic analysis (AIA) in research to foster knowledge on a particular imagery phenomenon. …”
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¿Quién es el sujeto en la investigación educativa? / Who is the Subject in Educational Research? by Alicia Gurdián-Fernández

“…Finally, this paper states that qualitative researchers should not only understand who they are, they are ethically obliged to make it explicitly.…”
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