Qualitative Health Research Unit

Who we are and what we do?
We are the Qualitative Health Research team at IECS and we are dedicated to generating knowledge about health processes, disease, attention and care through the rigorous use of qualitative techniques and methods.
KNOWING THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SUBJECTS through qualitative techniques ALLOWS GENERATING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR HEALTH INTERVENTIONS TAILORED TO THEIR REALITIES.


Our Working Areas
Contributions to Global Health
The impact of ALS on patients and their environment
The Qualitative Health Research Unit was selected to carry out a qualitative study on the illness experience in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and informal caregivers. The project was funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Esteban Bullrich Foundation.

Adherence to oncological treatment in breast cancer during the pandemic
The IECS conducted a qualitative study to identify the barriers and facilitators for adherence to oncological treatment for breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was based on semi-structured interviews with 40 women undergoing oncological treatment for breast cancer. It was funded by the National Cancer Institute (INC).


We have experience in various qualitative approaches, using interview techniques, focus groups and non-participant observation. Our team specializes in the use of analytical frameworks in implementation research, such as formative research to understand complex contexts to design behavior change strategies, process and outcome evaluations to understand how subjects adapt interventions to their contexts. We carry out dynamics of stakeholder’s dialogue and consensus methods for decision-making. As a transversal unit, we collaborate with other IECS teams.