Department of Mental Health Nursing, KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belagavi organized a Workshop on “Qualitative Research” on 6th February 2020 at KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences Belagavi. The welcome speech was delivered by Prof (Dr) Sudha A Raddi, Dean and Principal KAHER Institute of Nursing Sciences. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Amy Szajna, Asst Prof Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Phildelphia USA. And Dr. Patricia Kelly, Associate Dean for Research and Professor, University of Missouri Kansas. (Retired) Research Consultant who were also the Resource Persons for the day & Prof. (Dr). Sudha A. Raddi, Dean & Principal, KLE University’s Institute of Nursing Sciences and some delegates of different constituent units.

The first session was on “Developing interview questions” which was delivered by Dr. Amy Szajna, Asst Prof Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Phildelphia USA. Focused on Basics of Qualitative research, developing interview guide, Different types of interview question and formation of theoretical framework of social Ecological Model. The session was continued by Dr. Patricia Kelly, Associate Dean for Research and Professor, University of Missouri Kansas. (Retired) Research Consultant. She explained the application of theoretical framework of social Ecological Model. Second session was on “Art of Interviewing” which was delivered by Dr. Amy Szajna, Asst Prof Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Phildelphia USA. Focused on Different types of interviews, Difference between Focus groups and individual interview. Second session was continued by Dr. Patricia Kelly, Associate Dean for Research and Professor, University of Missouri Kansas. (Retired) Research Consultant. She discussed on problems faced during interviewing and solutions for interviewing challenges. Both the resource persons enacted on art of interviewing with a live example.

Mr. Gururaj Udapi Asst Prof and HOD Dept of Mental Health Nursing & Organizing Secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Ashok Kamat, Mr. Veeresh Nandagaon, Mr.Manjunath Sogalad, Mr. Amey Khande, Mrs. Sushma Patil, Mr. Sangangouda Shanbhog , Mr.Manjunarh Patil faculty and PG Students from Department of Mental Health Nursing, were present. 97 participants from various constituent units and from other institutions had participated in the workshop and were benefitted.