Collecting qualitative data during a pandemic. (1st September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Silverman, David
• Is Part Of: Communication & medicine. Volume 17:Number 1(2021)
• Page Start: 19256
• Page End: 19256
• Publication Date: 2021-09-01
• Subjects: Communication in medicine -- Periodicals; Medical ethics -- Periodicals; Social medicine -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Psychological aspects -- Periodicals; Medical personnel and patient -- Periodicals; 610.696
• DOI: 10.1558/cam.19256
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1612-1783

Abstract

Abstract : The claims of qualitative research are often based on being physically present in a setting and the ability that gives to record interactional features unavailable to quantitative research. In a medical context, this can involve a number of scenarios which include observing medical encounters or interviewing patients.The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has made such co-presence impractical. This short paper discusses ways around this problem. It also demonstrates that, in a digital age, being 'present' in the 'field' needs to be reconsidered.