Research Techniques Made Simple: An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Qualitative research has gained increasing prominence in health-related research and is experiencing greater use in dermatology. A major strength of and reason to perform qualitative research is that it allows one to gain an understanding of the insider (e.g., patient, medical provider, other players in the healthcare system) perspectives on health and insights about their behaviors, motivations, and expectations. This is particularly important in the field of dermatology where most diseases are, fortunately, not directly fatal but have major effects on affected individuals ’ lives in ways that are often not readily quantifiable.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - January 25, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alexus Bazen, Frances K. Barg, Junko Takeshita Tags: Research Techniques Made Simple Source Type: research