Dr Dani Chesson
Mixed Methods | Design Research | Human-Centered
As a researcher, my career has been anything but traditional. My first exposure to research was as a management consultant, where I used survey-based research to help clients understand their customers. In this role, I became facinated with the idea that within each dataset was a story, and analycitial methods were the key to unlocking the stories - this sparked a curisoity to learn more about research. After gaining practical industry experience in research, I decided to pursue tertiary qualifications in research. I trained in mixed-methods research, learning to blend quantiative and qualitative methods. My research background is complimented by my background in human-centered design and behavioral science as it allows met o turn insights into actions.
Key Research Projects
Consumer Whānau Research - Health NZ
Led the nation-wide research project to understand the views, expectations, and barriers when it comes to accessing digital health technologies. Co-designed the research approach to meet the needs of diverse communities across NZ. Established research protocols for obtaining informed consent, analysing data, and sharing insights. Findings from this research have been used to inform the development of digital technologies within the health system.
Healthcare Provider Personas - Health NZ
Developed the research plan and approach to conduct research with healthcare providers across New Zealand. This qualitative research used semi-structured interviews to understand the experiences of healthcare providers specific to the challenges they face in accessing patient information and its impact on healthcare outcomes. The research findings were used to develop healthcare provider personas that informed the technical design of systems.
Dani Chesson - Research
To learn more about my research experience and capabilities, please see the attached CV.
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