Hi Katheryn,
I am a realist researcher in Arizona, so relatively nearby. I would love to talk with you about your research work and would enjoy having someone close by with a like minded approach to exploring the impact of health care programs.
Barbara
> On Aug 25, 2015, at 7:51 AM, Katheryn Courville <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Hello,
> I am entering candidacy in a nursing doctoral program in Texas. I have support from my committee to conduct a realist (realistic) evaluation of a mobile technology used by healthcare professionals. Only one of my committee members is familiar with RE, however, the other 2 seem excited about the venture. I - on the other hand - am anxious and tentative. My anxiety stems from not having anyone to bounce off ideas. RE is not a mainstream idea in my academic world.
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> I have all of Pawson's textbooks and have scoured the literature for RE studies. I've been literally swimming in RE for 8 months.
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> My next immediate step is to write my proposal. I am seeking advice, support, "you go girl!" motivation, and anything else this group can offer. And, quite simply, I wanted to reach out to this group - because I know I will have more specific questions in the near future.
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