Table 1 Participatory action research process and data collection methods
PAR steps | Activities (timelines) | Participants | Data collection methods |
|---|---|---|---|
Reflection and planning | CIG meetings 1 and 2 (19 June 2013 and 3 July 2013) | Two medical students One clinician educator RCS academic director Lead clinician educator | Transcription of audio-recordings made during the meetings |
Action and observation | Data collection A (15 July 2013) | Three clinician educators Lead clinician educator | Focus group interview |
Action and observation | Data collection B (26 July 2013) | Medical student who opted to leave the LIC site Independent interviewer | Individual interview |
Reflection and planning | CIG meeting 3 (12 September 2013) | Two medical students Six clinician educators RCS academic director Lead clinician educator | Transcription of audio-recordings made during the meeting |
Action and observation | Implementation of the agreed learning intervention during the final 6 weeks of the students’ placement at this LIC site (mid-September to October 2013) | Two medical students Six clinician educators Lead clinician educator | None |
Reflection and planning | CIG meeting 4 (29 October 2013) | Two medical students Six clinician educators RCS academic director Lead clinician educator | Transcription of audio-recordings made during the meeting |