Author: harriet sila rogan
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Complex adaptive systems
Photo credit: Igor Starkov via Pexels By Sila Rogan What is a complex adaptive system? A complex adaptive system (CAS) refers to a system composed of multiple, interacting parts (1). Essential features of complex adaptive systems : Undergoing perpetual change, constantly evolving; following non-linear behaviour (2) Being constrained by simple rules that limit component and…
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Qualitative research methodologies in rural health research
By Sila Rogan This blog post will help you understand what qualitative research is, how it can be used in rural health research, and how to decide if qualitative research is right for answering your rural health research question. What is qualitative research? Qualitative research involves taking exploratory approaches to collecting and analyzing information on…
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Research methodologies used in rural health research
By Sila Rogan How can we define rural? Determining what exactly defines a rural community is a tricky business. There are no clear definitions or guidelines for what constitutes an urban or rural area(1). Creating a strict definition is problematic as it disregards the diverse nature of rural communities as well as the multitude of…