What’s meta-ethnography and how do you do it? (workshop)

Citation

France E, maxwell m, duncan e, uny i & ring n (2019) What’s meta-ethnography and how do you do it? (workshop). The Annual Conference of the Academic Departments of General Practice in Scotland (ADEGS), Carnoustie, Scotland, 24.01.2019-25.01.2019.

Abstract
Aim: To inform participants about the complex processes in conducting meta-ethnography, including the analytic synthesis processes of ‘translation’ and ‘synthesising translations.’ Background: Meta-ethnography is a popular and influential interpretive methodology for synthesising qualitative studies in health and social care. Developed in 1988 by education ethnographers Noblit and Hare, the systematic, seven-phase meta-ethnography methodology has evolved and advanced in the subsequent 30 years. Summary of Work/ workshop content: Following the publication of ‘What’s wrong with meta-ethnography’ (E France et al, BMC Medical Research Methodology.2014, 14:119), this interactive workshop will give participants opportunities to learn about the practicalities of conducting a meta-ethnography through reflective discussion and practical activities. Participants will learn more about the complex processes in meta-ethnography conduct including the analytic synthesis processes of ‘translation’ and ‘synthesising translations.’ This workshop will be led by Emma France, a senior lecturer who is experienced in the conduct, supervision, peer review and grant review of meta-ethnographies. She led a team of academics, along with international experts including George W. Noblit, to develop the new forthcoming National Institute of Health Research-funded ‘eMERGe’ reporting guidance for meta-ethnography. This workshop will suit those curious about meta-ethnography and qualitative evidence synthesis. Ideally participants will have some qualitative research knowledge or experience. Participants will leave with more in-depth knowledge of how to conduct and better report a meta-ethnography.

People

Professor Edward Duncan

Professor, NMAHP

Dr Emma France

Associate Professor, Health Sciences Stirling

Professor Margaret Maxwell

Director of NMAHP Research Unit, NMAHP

Dr Isabelle Uny

Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Social Marketing