RareQoL Founder Dr Sondra Butterworth, a Community Health Psychologist, developed EDIRA: Equality Diversity and Inclusive Research Association project. The EDIRA Project is Co-Chaired by Associate Professor Dr Andrew Mitchell at the University of Chester, who provided ethical approval for the EDIRA pilot study and conference. The project has provided important learning from the research, community […]
Traditionally, research was based upon two paradigms, which included quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Quantitative research is usually objective in design, with a focus on deductive logic in the research procedure. For example, the clinical researcher, designing a study, may adopt an approach that is purely quantitative in nature. The research participant under investigation, may be seen from a […]
The Power of Narrative-Based Medicine Stories have been an integral part of human communication for centuries. From childhood bedtime tales to memoirs that capture our imagination, stories have a unique and powerful way of captivating and connecting us. In the realm of healthcare, stories hold a similar power through narrative-based medicine. In this blog, we […]
The “Be What You See” Principle Imagine walking into a room filled with portraits, but all those portraits look eerily alike – a glaring lack of diversity. This scenario isn’t just confined to art galleries; it’s a reality in many public sector offices. The absence of ethnic diversity in these positions isn’t just a numerical […]