Navigating the Dual Role of Clinician-Researcher in Qualitative Dental Research. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Geddis-Regan, A.R.; Exley, C.; Taylor, G.D.
• Is Part Of: JDR clinical and translational research. Volume 7:Number 2(2022)
• Page Start: 215
• Page End: 217
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: health services research -- interviews as topic -- methods -- research design -- research strategy -- research techniques; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dental technology -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Periodicals; Dentistry; Dental technology; Oral medicine; Periodicals; 617.6005
• DOI: 10.1177/2380084421998613
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2380-0844

Abstract

In qualitative research, the researcher is the research instrument. Therefore, a qualitative researcher who is also a clinician must consider how their dual position informs participant consent, data collection, and analysis. This reflexivity is essential in research design to effectively respond to ethical questions around role, authenticity, trust, and transparency around disclosing their clinician status to participants.