Translating Practice into Evidence - Why Multimorbidity Research Needs Ethnography

Explore the value of ethnography in healthcare research through this 43-minute seminar from the Alan Turing Institute. Discover how this small-scale observational research method, rooted in anthropology, can illuminate complex healthcare challenges like multimorbidity and polypharmacy. Learn about ethnography's potential to offer unique insights for improving care quality and safety. Understand the basics of ethnographic research, including its orientation and methodologies. Examine real-world examples from recent and ongoing research projects that demonstrate ethnography's application in healthcare settings. Gain a new perspective on addressing contemporary healthcare issues through this underutilized but powerful research approach. Access accompanying slides for a comprehensive understanding of the seminar content.