Study 2025-71 (Method) Update of the methodological note on qualitative research

Ongoing study - The aim of the update of the ‘qualitative methods’ process note is 1. to guide KCE experts in the choice of qualitative methods to be implemented as efficiently as possible based on the most recent techniques, and 2. to assess proposals for subcontracting including qualitative approaches.
The process note will include:

• an update of the chapters relating to the collection of primary data, preparation of the data analysis, reporting of primary qualitative data, the analysis itself, reflexivity and the validity of the results;
• the development of research techniques based on secondary qualitative data from literature or ‘public’ data (testimonies from patient associations, social networks, etc.);
• the development of a chapter on ethical considerations and of templates relating to data security and the potential reuse of contact data for future studies.