Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing and Rapid Analysis in Health Services Research

Offered by the 3DI Qualitative Core,
San Francisco VA Health Care System

Meeting Tuesdays, September 29 - November 17, 2026

This curriculum is designed to orient health services researchers to the basics of qualitative interviewing and rapid analysis. It focuses on qualitative techniques developed for qualitative data collection/analysis in structured, fast-paced health services research projects, quality-improvement research, and implementation/process evaluations, where qualitative data are often gathered as part of a larger mixed methods research plan. This course will prepare you to conduct semi-structured interviews and analyze qualitative data using template-based rapid analysis procedures.

The curriculum includes:

embedded references to recommended readings
sample qualitative research materials (instruments, analysis matrices, etc.) drawn from completed studies and quality-improvement projects
reflection exercises

Please contact Dr. Purcell for more information.