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Beyond a good story: from Hawthorne Effect to reactivity in health professions education research

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Observational research is increasingly being used in health professions education (HPE) research, yet it is often criticised for being prone to observer effects (also known as the Hawthorne Effect), defined… Click to show full abstract

Observational research is increasingly being used in health professions education (HPE) research, yet it is often criticised for being prone to observer effects (also known as the Hawthorne Effect), defined as a research participant's altered behaviour in response to being observed. This article explores this concern.

Keywords: research; professions education; hawthorne effect; health professions

Journal Title: Medical Education
Year Published: 2017

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