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Translating Market and Business Analytic Tools to Health Services: Using Empathy Maps and SWOT Analysis for Understanding Diverse Perspectives in Suicide Prevention Research


by Nicole Johnson, PhD ; Jen Van Tiem, PhD
Seminar date: 12/14/2023

Description: In this seminar, Drs. Johnson and Van Tiem will review two analytic tools from marketing and business sectors they used for applied qualitative research. They will: (a) detail the process for using Empathy Maps and a SWOT (Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) Analysis, (b) provide examples from their recent qualitative work to improve tools for assessing suicide risk in research contexts, and (c) describe their qualitative experiences and tips for using in other projects.

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