Methods interviews

Which interview method do you think is most effective Least effective Why ... 

Direct access to source documents is required for all studies - direct access means monitors, auditors, other authorized representatives of the sponsor/CRO and inspectors are permitted to view all relevant source documents needed to verify the CRF data entries. Other restricted methods of access to source documents (e.g. across-the-table , back-to-back , interview method ) are not acceptable, as they do not allow proper verification of the data in CRFs. To ensure direct access, the study subject consent form must clearly indicate that permission for access has been granted by the study subject. 

Indirect methods of assessing adherence include patient interviews, pill counts, refill records, and measurement of health outcomes. In one study, the use of patient interviews identified 80% of nonadherent patients, as verified by pill counts.The interview method is inexpensive and allows the pharmacist to show concern for the patient and provide immediate feedback. A drawback of this method is that it can overestimate adherence, and its accuracy depends on the patient s cognitive abilities and the honesty of their replies, as well as the interviewer s correct interpretation of responses. Pill counts provide an objective measure of the quantity of drug taken over a given time period. However, this method is time consuming and assumes that medication not in the container was consumed. The refill record provides an objective measure of quantities obtained at given intervals, but assumes that the patient obtained the medication only from the recorded source. 

The strengths and weaknesses with qualitative HSE assessment are discussed in this paper. The two case studies are described and the results are discussed based on theory on employees involvement and the qualitative interview method as a coimnunicative activity. 

The case studies are based on two different interview methods. The first case study uses the lO MTO method, while the second case study uses more traditional semi structured interviews. 

The RNNP case study is using a more traditional interview method, called semi structured. Semi structured means that the interviews are less structured as an questionnaire, but more structured than a free conversation on one topic. The interviewers use an interview guide hsting topics they want to talk about. For each topic there are some central questions. 

A stractured interview method was applied addressing the following issues ... 

The interview method refers to a safety analyst interviewing a representative sample of personnel with knowledge of the job. Interviews can be conducted with individuals or with groups. One of the best-known techniques for interviews is called the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) published by Flanagan (1954). It consists of a partially structured interview in which unsafe and safe behavior are explored indirectly. Critical events are descriptions of work situations, in which the behavior of the employee was important for work safety in a positive as well as negative manner. A report by Vollmer (1978) provides one of several possibilities to implement CIT in work safety. 

Based in clinical psychology and personality theory, repertory grid analysis is a structured and theoretical form of interview method. Subjects group concepts and justify how the groups are similar and dissimilar. Although a simple technique it does require some familiarity for effective application. 

Use the same interview method for a witness as was used with the injured person. Let them speak, do not interrupt, do not record the details at that time. Refrain from becoming upset or judgmental toward the injured person. 

This method involves going to the job loeation and observing the tasks as they are eompleted. The employee is interviewed about the hazards inherent in eaeh task. This method is better than the diseussion method but has some drawbaeks. You are limited by your powers of observation. 

Assessment results reflect the method selected. Any assessment you conduct will involve sampling of documentation and interviews with the people involved in program development and implementation. The scope and depth of your fact-finding and verification efforts will determine how detailed an Implementation plan can be developed. 

The survey method relies heavily on interviews to gather data and typically involves little or no on-site verification or observation. Results can be obtained in a timely and cost-effective mannen however they may reflect the bias of the individual filling out a self-administered questionnaire. 

Regardless of which assessment method you choose, assessors and auditors should take detailed notes using a common format to help capture maximum information in a consistent manner. Forms for questionnaires, topical outlines, and audit protocols (as shown in the exhibits) can perform double duty by providing interviewers with a format for notes as well as reporting. 

The following techniques can be used to collect data about human performance in CPI tasks and provide input to task analysis methods described in Section 4.3. These data can include process information critical for the task, control strategies used by the workers, diagnostic plans etc. A distinction can be made among data collection methods that provide qualitative data (such as interviews, observations, and sources of documentation) and methods that can be used to measure aspects of performance (such as activity analysis, simulations, and information withholding). The latter methods can provide more precise data which can be quantified. 

Case study 5 provides an example from the offshore oil and gas production industry, and illustrates the fact that in solving a specific practical problem, a practitioner will utilize a wide variety of formal and informal methods. Table 7.1, which describes some of the methods used in the study, includes several techniques discussed in Chapter 4, including interviews, critical incident techniques, walk-throughs and task analysis. 

It is important, especially when consistency has not been designed or built into the maintenance reporting system, to review the data reported to minimize misinterpretation. Clearly defined equipment boundaries for plant hardware are essential for the generation of relevant data. For example, one classification method may define pumps as only the mechanical portions of the pump, whereas another may include the driver (e.g., the motor) and associated controls. Interviews with operating and maintenance personnel as well as review of the maintenance procedures and documents can provide insight into the... 

Interviews and/or questiormaires to identify the areas in which training is needed using this method, you can assess deficits in knowledge, skill and attitude. 

Two general methods were used to collect data archival study and interview of key informants. 

The efficient and effective organic farmers who were interviewed in connection with this book all had a very clear idea of the monthly cash flow. Methods of improving the availability of cash are listed below. 

To permit inferences about the target population, probability sampling methods will be used in designing the survey. Sample collection and interview procedures being considered include face to face interviews using field study staff, random digit dialing telephone interviews or some combination of these procedures. The face to face procedure is the most likely method at the present time and will be described here to illustrate the manner in which the probability sample will be selected. 

In 1989, after much trying, I obtained a job interview at BioGenex Laboratories, San Ramon. That was a sunny afternoon. I met Dr. Marc E. Key, Director of Research, in his office. As soon as I sat down, he asked me What can you do for BioGenex I answered I intend to develop a new method which enables IHC to be performed on archival FFPE tissues. He was interested in my answer, and told me Many people have tried to find such a way but they all failed. If you could succeed, you would become world-famous. I was hired. Today, when I look back, I appreciated Marc and Dr. Krishan L. Kalra, President of BioGenex, for giving me the opportunity that made it possible for my dream to come true. 

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