Qualitative Research: Qualitative interviews in medical research

Britten, Nicky

doi:10.1136/bmj.311.6999.251

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“…Interviews were chosen as the primary method of data collection as they enable in-depth exploration of the subject matter and can uncover new areas not anticipated at the outset. 14 The interview schedule was semi-structured and explored issues including: their reasons for using NIPD; the perceived value and disadvantages of NIPD; their experience of taking the test and receiving the test results. Where partners had agreed to be interviewed, in all cases participants had a preference to be interviewed together.…”

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Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis for fetal sex determination: benefits and disadvantages from the service users’ perspective

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Prenatal fetal sex determination is clinically indicated for women who are at risk of having a child with a serious genetic disorder affecting a particular sex. Ultrasound has been the traditional method used, but early fetal sex determination using non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) can now be performed using cell-free fetal DNA in maternal plasma. The study aim was to assess the views and experiences of service users who had used NIPD for fetal sex determination. In this paper, we report on the perceived benefits and disadvantages. A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews was used. A total of 44 participants (38 women and 6 partners of participating women) were recruited. Participants' views and experiences of NIPD were overwhelmingly positive. Concerning benefits over traditional methods, three themes emerged: (1) technical aspects of technology; (2) timing; and (3) enhanced decision-making. Practical advantages of NIPD included avoiding miscarriage, and there were a number of psychological advantages associated with timing such as perceived control, early re-engagement, normalization of pregnancy and peace of mind. Participants also valued NIPD as it enabled a stepwise approach to decisionmaking. A number of disadvantages were discussed including concerns about social sexing and increased bonding at a time in pregnancy when miscarriage risk is high. However, participants felt these were fairly minor in comparison with the advantages of NIPD. Until definitive genetic diagnosis using NIPD is available, NIPD for fetal sex determination is perceived as a good interim measure with a number of notable advantages over traditional methods.

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Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis for fetal sex determination: benefits and disadvantages from the service users’ perspective

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“…Two participants were being treated for co-morbid 'impulsive' behaviors. 5 Median length of treatment was 10 months, (range 2-19), age was 33 (18-56) and age of onset was 15 . All were Christian.…”

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Spirituality and clinical care in eating disorders: A qualitative study

Marsden

Karagianni

Morgan

2006

Intl J Eating Disorders

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Objective: Historical and contemporary research has posited links between eating disorders and religious asceticism. This study aimed to examine relationships between eating disorders, religion, and treatment.Method: Qualitative study using purposeful sampling, applying audiotaped and transcribed depth interview, subjected to interpretative phenomenological analysis.Results: Participants were 10 adult Christian women receiving inpatient treatment for anorexia or bulimia nervosa. Five dominant categories emerged: locus of control, sacrifice, self-image, salvation, maturation. Appetitive control held moral connotations. Negative self-image was common, based more on sin than body-image. Medical treatment could be seen as salvation, with religious conversion manifesting a quest for healing, but treatment failure threatened faith. Beliefs matured during treatment, with prayer, providing a healing relationship.Conclusion: Religious beliefs impact on attitudes and motivation in eating disorders. Clinicians' sensitivity determines how beliefs influence clinical outcome. Treatment modifies beliefs such that theological constructs of illness cannot be ignored.

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“…We had decided on a target population of 60-80 participants partly for these considerations and partly because of a limitation in human and financial resources. We used independent interviewers, unknown by the patients, to obtain more truthful opinions, 32 and hopefully obviated the bias of allegiance to their current GP when giving their responses.…”

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Hypertension in the elderly: attitudes of British patients and general practitioners

1998

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The perceptions of patients and GPs of the risk of stroke in treated and untreated elderly hypertensives, and their attitudes towards anti-hypertensive therapy were examined. To explore attitudes of patients to the management of hypertension a qualitative approach was used, employing semi-structured interviews, with subsequent thematic analysis of the transcriptions. A questionnaire study of GPs' attitudes to the same subject was also conducted.The elderly (n ‫؍‬ 75) greatly overestimate the risks of hypertension and the benefits of treatment. Most would accept anti-hypertensive therapy despite being informed of the true risks, citing confidence in their doctor

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Qualitative Research: Qualitative interviews in medical research

Cited by 1,231 publications

References 7 publications

Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis for fetal sex determination: benefits and disadvantages from the service users’ perspective

Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis for fetal sex determination: benefits and disadvantages from the service users’ perspective

Spirituality and clinical care in eating disorders: A qualitative study

Hypertension in the elderly: attitudes of British patients and general practitioners

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