Hanson, Coral L.Allin, Linda2024-10-292024-10-292020-01-15Hanson, C.L. and Allin, L. (2020) ‘Conducting Evaluation Research With Exercise Referral Schemes as an Inside’, in Sage Research Methods Cases: Medicine and Health. SAGE .9781529723656https://eresearch.qmu.ac.uk/handle/20.500.12289/13905https://doi.org/10.4135/9781529723656Linda Allin - ORCID: 0000-0002-8101-6631 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8101-6631Item is not available in this repository.The case study aims to highlight key methodological and ethical challenges faced while conducting mixed-methods evaluation research as an insider with a senior position in an exercise referral organization. This case derives from a PhD study exploring the expectations and experiences of participants in an exercise referral scheme for people with non-communicable diseases in northeast England. This case focuses mainly on the qualitative element of the evaluation and gives insight into the value of longitudinal semi-structured interviews as a research tool and the use of a framework approach to analyze the data. It explores some of the benefits and dilemmas involved in conducting insider research and discusses how using a reflective diary can raise awareness of bias, help develop research skills, and aid analysis.enBook chapter