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Qualitative Research Methods Workgroup

The EPINET Qualitative Research Methods Workgroup includes researchers with qualitative training from across the EPINET research hubs. The purpose of the group is to network, share qualitative research methods, and mobilize new collaborate efforts to improve care for young people with early psychosis and their families, with consideration of issues related to racial equity and diversity.

Full Qualitative Research Methods Workgroup description

Bios of current Qualitative Research Methods Workgroup members

Meeting Materials

October 26, 2022 meeting

Shannon Pagdon shared quality improvement work that is underway on the peer specialist project in the OnTrackNY hub.

September 28, 2022 meeting

Group discussion led by Sam Reznick on a literature review and outline for a commentary.

April 27, 2022 meeting

Nev Jones, Howard Goldman and Lisa Dixon present on “Optimizing Benefit Decisions and Outcomes in First Episode Psychosis.”

March 23, 2022 meeting

Group discussion with ONTrackNY on principles and approaches to particular situations for engaging various stakeholders and for research recruitment.

October 27, 2021 meeting

Group discussion on ONTrackNY Network, the impact of COVID-19, rapid qualitative analysis, and interim findings.

September 22, 2021 meeting

Group discussion on paper ideas for IRB issues and moving forward with a cross-hub qualitative project.

June 23, 2021 meeting

Group discussion led by Alicia Lucksted on IRB challenges related to qualitative research and components of EPINET.

May 26, 2021 meeting

Dr. Nev Jones, from OnTrackNY, presented on “Sampling in Early Psychosis Research.”

April 28, 2021 meeting

Dr. Mark Savill, Dr. Sabrina Ereshefsky, Kathleen Nye, Dr. Laura Tully, and Lindsay Matthews from EPI-CAL, presented on “Utilizing Qualitative Methods to Inform the Design and Implementation of a CSC Learning Healthcare Network.”

March 23, 2021 meeting

Group discussion on the mission and long-term goals of the workgroup.

February 16, 2021 meeting

Dr. Neely Myers and Dr. Abram Rosenblatt gave an overview of the workgroup concept, discussed existing qualitative projects across hubs, and next steps for the group.

Upcoming Meetings

This workgroup meets the 4th Wednesday of every month from 12:00pm-1:00pm EST

September 28, 2022
October 26, 2022

Meeting Information

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