2014
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1371520
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Changes Experienced in Quality of Life for Skull Base Surgical Patients: A Qualitative Case Study

Abstract: Objective?Skull base tumors are associated with quality of life (QOL) changes. A qualitative case-study approach may help better understand patients' experiences. Methods?A total of 34 skull base surgery patients were selected into focus groups using a criterion-based maximum variation sampling strategy from a sampling frame of 138 patients. Eight groups were organized based on a factorial design of surgical approach (endoscopic/pen) and tumor location (anterior/central). Data were analyzed using a conceptual… Show more

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“…7,19 Otolaryngology example: How does the diagnosis and treatment for skull base tumors impact the quality of life of patients afflicted with these tumors? 20 Data collection then comes after a methodology is chosen. Greater diversity of thought within the participant group and diversity in types of data examined will lead to more comprehensive description of a subject matter.…”
Section: How To Do Qualitative Researchmentioning
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“…7,19 Otolaryngology example: How does the diagnosis and treatment for skull base tumors impact the quality of life of patients afflicted with these tumors? 20 Data collection then comes after a methodology is chosen. Greater diversity of thought within the participant group and diversity in types of data examined will lead to more comprehensive description of a subject matter.…”
Section: How To Do Qualitative Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This describes a methodology where a particular individual, small group, or small organization (bound by time and context) is analyzed via interviews, observing documents, and direct observations to describe an individual case or case series 7,19 . Otolaryngology example: How does the diagnosis and treatment for skull base tumors impact the quality of life of patients afflicted with these tumors ? 20 …”
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confidence: 99%