#OTalk Transcript

Healthcare social media transcript of the #OTalk hashtag.
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@LynneGoodacre
Hi everyone hope your day has gone well. It's @LynneGoodacre on the #Otalk account tonight with [REDACTED USER] leading the talk on using mixed methods in research. Lets take a minute to shout out - who's joining us tonight?
@LynneGoodacre
couple of things to remember - don't forget to include #OTalk in your tweets otherwise we won't see your words of wisdom. Also please remember professional codes of conduct apply online as well. Be nice to each other people
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Hello @LynneGoodacre and [REDACTED USER], I’m here and looking forward to tonight’s #OTalk.
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
Hello peeps! #otalk https://t.co/ua0CfjFhOS
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@LynneGoodacre me with my lunch as always! #otalk
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Ok so I’m on the right account now! Hi @preston_jennygreat to have you. Anyone joining in? #Otalk
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Shall we make a start [REDACTED USER] people will join in as we go along #Otalk
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Here’s the 1st question for people just joining us #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] I have learned about mixed methods while I was in school. I have been reading quite a bit of OT conference posters using mixed methods design over the years. #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] I recall much discussion about my PhD and whether it was a mixed methods design or not. In the end we agreed it was two separate methodologies. I see this quite a lot and would be keen to see/hear mixed methods worked in practice @LynneGoodacre [REDACTED USER] #OTalk
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I’ve supervised people using mixed methods for MSc and PhD #Otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @preston_jenny: [REDACTED USER] I recall much discussion about my PhD and whether it was a mixed methods design or not. In the end we ag…
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This will be an interesting one to unpick tonight #OTalk
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Slow system I think [REDACTED USER]. #OTalk
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For those just joining here is Q1 #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] I concur. The interplay between qualitative and quantitative data is key. #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] That makes perfect sense [REDACTED USER] @LynneGoodacre so why do we complicate it I wonder #OTalk
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So what are your thoughts [REDACTED USER] #OTalk
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Can you explain this a little [REDACTED USER] for people new to this topic #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] Absolutely [REDACTED USER], it can become quite a minefield #OTalk
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Which methods are you considering using [REDACTED USER] #OTalk
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Which methods did you mix [REDACTED USER] #OTalk
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There in lies one of the challenges the synthesis of results #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ That is also my understanding of how mixed methods work. #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] That’s a really good definition [REDACTED USER] as often the two methods are concurrent but the data is not integrated and merged. I really like this 😀#OTalk
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Here is Q2 and it’s a tricky one #OTalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ I’m really interested in how you integrated and merged the results [REDACTED USER], any tips or advice #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] @otalk I think having subject matter experts of what you are researching on your research team (esp. if you are newbie) is key. They can point out how the quantitative and qualitative components of research mash together. #otalk
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Maybe we need to rethink the word opposing, perhaps mixed methods is challenging the idea of being in either one camp or the other #OTAlk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] @LynneGoodacre Although the two studies 1 quant and 2.qual were concurrent the first informed the second but the results were not fully integrated and merged. Perhaps on reflection I took the easy option at the time #OTalk
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If you find it at some point will you share [REDACTED USER] the emergence of a 3 rd paradigm is interesting #OTAlk.
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @preston_jenny: [REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] @LynneGoodacre Although the two studies 1 quant and 2.qual were concurrent the first informed…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Ditto that’s exactly what I did. Seems there is some flexibility in the interpretation of the methodology [REDACTED USER] #OTalk [REDACTED USER] https://t.co/C9Az4S7kRT
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It’s often at the synthesis of results that the challenges lie and when you read mixed methods research often where the limitations are found #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @OTalk_: It’s often at the synthesis of results that the challenges lie and when you read mixed methods research often where the limitat…
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ Me too 😀 #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] I think if I have capabilities to do more OT #autism research, I definitely will examine the research question(s) first before deciding on how to integrate mixed methods. #otalk
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Great share [REDACTED USER] thanks #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] I think this depends on the research question and what needs to be studied. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] I have saved a 6 year old Powerpoint I used to have about mixed methods to this day. Never know when that skill set and knowledge will come into play in my career. #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] @otalk Secretly, I enjoyed having to justify my epistemological stance within both paradigms, it sure made me learn about them both and scrutinise the traditions #OTalk [REDACTED USER]
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Great question and not an easy one to answer especially when there may be contradictions in the data #OTAlk e.g a PROM may suggest a person is doing well, whilst an interview with same person may give a diff. Perspective
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] And then there is someone like me if it is about autism... lol! I am beginning to step foot in academia, but I always want to put in my 2 cents if I see autism research. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
RT @preston_jenny: [REDACTED USER] @otalk Secretly, I enjoyed having to justify my epistemological stance within both paradigms, it sure mad…
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Welcome Claire what methods are you using #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
@preston_jenny [REDACTED USER] @otalk I came into OT as a quantitative guy. But, OT has exposed the value of qualitative research. So, I left school with a broader understanding of pros and cons of each individual type of research methodology. #otalk
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Q3 folks #OTAlk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] well- that was a class Powerpoint. Unless I teach at a MOT/entry level OTD program in the USA, don't think I will have a chance to update my knowledge base in this formally. #otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
[REDACTED USER] I think our underlying clinical practice favours more qualitative philosophies and methodologies but we must strive to ensure we utilise and access a range of methodologies to ensure our research is credible and true to the research questions #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] My undergraduate major before OT was statistics. So, that was why I made that comment... lol! #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ I consider myself an open minded researcher if I have the abilities to do more. However, I think my primary interest in #autism will rule on what method I will use. #otalk
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Sounds great @incredhead you are going to be swimming in data #OTAlk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] @OTalk_ yes- the customization of mixed methods is what makes this type of research unique. Offers versatility for OT researchers. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] Yes, statistics and numbers speak louder than words. #otalk
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We’re in the last 10 mins folks and this one will help us all, a time to share any guidelines, resources you’ve come across/ used #OTalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
[REDACTED USER] That is again is where a subject matter expert is important. #otalk
Bill Wong, OTD, OTR/L @BillWongOT
Later folks! #otalk https://t.co/Gv0Esl38Yw
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
@BillWongOT [REDACTED USER] [REDACTED USER] Somewhat controversial @BillWongOT 😂. Certainly true in some circumstances but words, if used correctly can also be very powerful #OTalk
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Do you have any guidelines to share @gastrognome #Otalk
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Time has flown by folks. Thanks [REDACTED USER] for a great chat tonight. Lots to think about #Otalk
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Please feel free to keep posting and sharing a lot of people read the tweets so any resources, books etc are great to share. Thanks so much [REDACTED USER] #Otalk
Dr Jenny Preston MBE @preston_jenny
Thank you [REDACTED USER] and @LynneGoodacre for keeping the chat flowing. I’ve really enjoyed this tonight #OTalk, you’ve really made me think and question some of my decisions. Time to reflect now!
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