Qualitative Research
The term for when no new findings emerge from the study participants
What is data saturation?
This key feature of RCTs involves assigning participants/facilities to different groups purely by chance to reduce bias.
What is randomization?
This term refers to the use of mobile devices and apps to support public health and medical practices.
What is mHealth?
This traditional Irish holiday, celebrated on March 17th, honors the patron saint of Ireland.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
The technique involves identifying a few initial participants who meet the eligibility criteria and asking them to refer others they know who also fit the requirements. The sample size grows as referrals are added, creating a chain-like structure.
What is snowballing sampling?
The group in an RCT that does not receive the intervention and represents standard care.
What is the control group?
The name of the mHealth app that is used in South Africa for patient referrals.
What is Vula?
The ancient ringed fortress located in County Meath, considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Ireland.
What is the Hill of Tara?
Researchers intentionally select participants with specific characteristics or unique experiences related to the research question. The goal is to identify and recruit participants who can provide rich and diverse data to enhance the research findings.
What is purposive sampling?
A trial focused on determining how best to deliver and integrate a surgical intervention into healthcare systems.
What is an 'implementation trial'?
The name of a the most commonly used messaging app that many doctors use to share patient information.
What is WhatsApp?
The capital and largest city of Ireland, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and the River Liffey.
What is Dublin?
A group of individuals selected and assembled by researchers to discuss and comment on, from personal experience, the topic that is the subject of the research.
What is a focus group discussion?
A key challenge when conducting RCTs in low-resource settings for global surgery.
1. What is recruiting a large number of participants?
2. What is ensuring participants understand randomization?
3. What is a lack of infrastructure to support surgical interventions?
The name of the act that protects patients identifiable information in South Africa.
What is the POPIA act?
The island off the coast of Ireland where the Titanic was built and where it made its last port of call.
What is Cobh?
A 1:1 in depth conversation to collect data.
What is an interview?
The primary purpose of using RCTs in global surgery implementation research.
What does it mean to determine the effectiveness of a new intervention?
The key concern in the development of mHealth apps, involving the protection of sensitive personal health information.
What is data privacy or cybersecurity?
The symbol of Ireland, often associated with good luck, that is featured on the national emblem.
What is the shamrock?