The Mmogo-Method: application, experiences, and lessons learnt in researching Radiography students’ experiences and coping with death and dying

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to share the application, experiences, and lessons learnt regarding the value of the Mmogo-method that is a visual projective research method, in the context of exploring the experiences and coping of undergraduate diagnostic radiography students with death and dying patients in the workplace. Methods: Verbatim data were gathered during the debriefing phase of the adapted Mmogo-method technique from the participants. In addition, the reflective memos of the independent coder and interviewer were used as data sources. Results: The experiences of various stakeholders positively supported the use of the visual projective research method. The method enabled them to freely and openly verbalise their experiences of coping with death and dying in the workplace. Juxtaposing these was one experience of indifference. Conclusion: The Mmogo-method provides rich data and enables an ethically and methodologically rigorous opportunity to obtain new insights into sensitive topics. It is recommended for consideration when researching sensitive topics.