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Day 1: Thursday, 12 September

Qualitative Health research often lags behind other social sectors in its openness to adopt innovative methodology or philosophical perspectives. Thus, the thought process adopted at the outset constricts the possibilities for outcomes and creates an inherent resistance to change. As a midwife and PhD student I am conducting a project that uses elements of the philosophy of Gilles Deleuze to challenge closed analysis methods and create space for 'infinite possibility' research.My 45 min workshop would run as follows:Brief introduction to Gilles Deleuze Outline of key terms: White space, Rhizome, Multiplicity - with interactive examplesExcerpts from qualitative research in Maternity care which demonstrate established qualitative methodological approaches - paired challenge of these using Deleuzian thinking to establish what more could be added and what the potential change in outcome could be.Short activity feedback sharingFinish by sharing ideas around what could and should be challenged when approaching qualitative analysis and the reasons for this in a wider societal context. Draw in additional information from the group as to how other social science disciplines employ the same techniques or could benefit from doing so.