Preparatory work

Please ensure you read the set article prior to attending, using the CASP checklist as a guide. These are available as attachments in the box at the foot of this page but will also be sent to you 2 days prior to the workshop. The article will form the focus of our group discussion.

There are two narrated PowerPoints to watch prior to the workshop, plus an optional video. These provide essential information for the session and will improve your understanding and knowledge of critical appraisal of qualitative research. The preparatory elearning can be accessed here: https://media.kcl.ac.uk/playlist/dedicated/1_gyxhm7o3/

• Introduction to definitions of critical appraisal and qualitative research [08:55]
• Introduction to methods of qualitative research [13:53]
• Introduction to thematic analysis of qualitative data (OPTIONAL) [15:24]

Course availability

Open to all. Places are limited and are on a first come, first served basis but the session is repeated once each month.

Target group

KCH and GSTT NHS staff who require help, advice and support to improve their critical appraisal skills and knowledge of qualitative research. Staff from SLAM should contact their Library and Knowledge Services to check the status of equivalent training

Overall aim

The aim of this workshop is to increase your confidence in applying critical appraisal skills to published research. It will introduce you to methods of critical appraisal through a guided discussion of a piece of qualitative research.

Key areas

Key areas covered in the workshop will include:

• Using a CASP checklist to identify key aspects of qualitative research
• Working as a group to discuss and appraise a piece of qualitative research

Format

The online workshop will be used to critically appraise the set article using a CASP checklist. This is available here as an attachment but will also be sent to you 2 days prior to the workshop. These workshops rely upon group discussion so please ensure you have the necessary internet set-up to be able to participate.

Delivery

This session will be delivered using Microsoft Teams for online teaching, which you can access either through the web or via a downloadable app.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software

You will be sent an invitation containing the link to the Teams meeting 2 days prior to the workshop.

Cancellation

Please note, this workshop requires at least 2 attendees to run and may be cancelled in the case of insufficient numbers. You will be emailed in advance of any workshop cancellation.

If after registering for the workshop you are unable to attend please cancel your place using the link you were sent. This will allow other students to sign up for this workshop.