| A guide to qualitative research in plastic surgery. | |
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PMID: 20463619 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Qualitative research can explore parts of the subjective patient experience that cannot be detailed with quantitative methods such as surveys. Unfortunately, this powerful methodology is underused in plastic surgery, a specialty where subjective outcomes are more important than traditional outcomes indicators. Qualitative research can be used to add depth to patient satisfaction questionnaires or other quantitative measures. Qualitative methodology can also be used to explore complex issues such as why patients choose to undergo cosmetic surgery or to detail patient experiences following reconstructive surgery. The authors explain the basics of qualitative research, including asking the appropriate research question, applying steps to collect data, data analysis, and practical applications of the results. |
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Authors:
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Melissa J Shauver; Kevin C Chung |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Plastic and reconstructive surgery Volume: 126 ISSN: 1529-4242 ISO Abbreviation: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-09 Completed Date: 2010-10-04 Revised Date: 2013-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1306050 Medline TA: Plast Reconstr Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1089-97 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich 48109-5340, USA. |
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Data Interpretation, Statistical Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic Qualitative Research* Reconstructive Surgical Procedures* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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K24 AR053120/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS; K24 AR053120-04/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS |
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