Assessing methodological strengths and limitations of qualitative research using the CAMELOT approach (Online)

Assessing methodological strengths and limitations of qualitative research using the CAMELOT approach (ONLINE)

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Date: 3rd September 2026

Time: 10.00 – 14.00

Skill level: Introductory

Target audience: Qualitative researchers conducting QES or anybody wanting to learn how to critically appraise qualitative research

Prerequisites: Basic understanding of qualitative research. Advantageous with knowledge and experience with conducting/using Qualitative Evidence Synthesis

Registration fee: General admission – €50; Student – €25

This half-day online workshop introduces the CAMELOT approach to assessing the methodological strengths and limitations of qualitative research. Facilitated by Dr Heather Munthe-Kaas, the session combines short presentations with individual and group exercises in Zoom breakout rooms.

Background

Dr Heather Munthe-Kaas will facilitate an introductory webinar on the CAMELOT approach to assessing methodological strengths and limitations of qualitative research. The session will provide an overview of the key domains that underpin the framework. Participants will be guided through how these domains are applied in practice.

Aim

To facilitate more thoughtful consideration of the methodological strengths and limitations of qualitative research.

Objectives

To build a clear understanding of the CAMELOT approach and support its use in evidence synthesis.

Learning outcomes

In this course participants will be enabled to:

• Understand the principles of the CAMELOT approach
• Understand the use of the CAMELOT approach in Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
• Apply CAMELOT
• Critically appraise qualitative research

Teaching strategies

The workshop will consist of a mixture of short presentations and individual or group work exercises using Zoom breakout rooms. The domains of the CAMELOT approach will be explored through presentations and discussions followed by practical exercise to apply CAMELOT.

Facilitator

Dr Heather Munthe-Kaas

Researcher, Centre for Epidemic Intervention Research, Norwegian Institute of Public Health