Qualitative Research in Rheumatology: An Overview of Methods and Contributions to Practice and Policy
| Autor: | Peter Tugwell, David J. Tunnicliffe, Daniel Sumpton, Kieran Fallon, Kathleen Tymms, Allison Tong, Ayano Kelly |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Adult
Research design medicine.medical_specialty Treatment adherence Health Personnel Immunology Disease 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Rheumatology Internal medicine Health care medicine Humans Immunology and Allergy 030212 general & internal medicine Qualitative Research 030203 arthritis & rheumatology Medical education Health professionals business.industry Focus group Policy business Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Rheumatology. 48:6-15 |
| ISSN: | 1499-2752 0315-162X |
| Popis: | Patient-centered care is widely advocated in rheumatology. This involves collaboration among patients, caregivers, and health professionals and is particularly important in chronic rheumatic conditions because the disease and treatment can impair patients’ health and well-being. Qualitative research can systematically generate insights about people’s experiences, beliefs, and attitudes, which patients may not always express in clinical settings. These insights can address complex and challenging areas in rheumatology, such as treatment adherence and transition to adult healthcare services. Despite this, qualitative research comprises 1% of studies published in top-tier rheumatology journals. A better understanding about the effect and role, methods, and rigor of qualitative research is needed. This overview highlights the recent contributions of qualitative research in rheumatology, summarizes the common approaches and methods used, and outlines the key principles to guide appraisal of qualitative studies. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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