Online courses teaching health professionals qualitative methods to understand patients’ perspectives on medicines use.”
Online courses

Why? - What and when? - For whom?

This website introduces trained health care professionals to qualitative research techniques in health sciences, by using a step-by-step guide. Qualitative research enables researchers to understand patients' perspectives, experiences and perceptions, so as to involve them in decision-making and promote rational use of medicines in society.

Our research

The WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in the Patient Perspective on Medicines Use is involved in various projects.

Education

Guide to Qualitative Research on Patient Perspective on Medicines Use

The is a step-by-step tool developed by the Centre, to provide policy makers, regulators, health care professionals and researchers with a comprehensive plan on how to prepare for qualitative interviews – from initial thoughts to dissemination.

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Education

Blended Learning courses on Patient Perspectives on Medicines

The WHO Center has also participated in the creation of a new blended learning education for pharmacy staff about how to become patient centered in their counseling based on the psychological principle of mentalizing.

Blended learning