Challenges to conducting a 12-month longitudinal qualitative study on Chinese primary care physicians

Background: Qualitative approach is commonly adopted in medical education research. However, it is difficult to conduct research studies on primary care physicians (PCPs). Conducting longitudinal qualitative studies is even more challenging. No studies on Chinese PCPs in this area are identified. Methods: We invited 14 Chinese PCPs to participate in a 12-month longitudinal qualitative study which explored their continuing professional learning experiences and viewpoints. They reported their learning activities by questionnaires in which the findings served as a guide for subsequent interviews. Each of them took part in four individual interviews spanning 12 months. We detailed the conduction process and challenges in a research diary and analyzed these data by thematic content analysis. Results: The major challenges were identification and recruitment of eligible PCPs. We tackled these challenges with the assistance of our professional networks and opinion leaders. We offered the participants an intellectual incentive by designing our study relevant to their profession. Flexibility and convenience of data collection could minimize the heavy burden on them. Conclusions: With appropriate recruitment strategies and planning of the research methods, researchers can successfully conduct longitudinal qualitative studies on Chinese PCPs about their learning experiences.

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Attitudes & behaviors toward the management of tobacco smoking patients: qualitative study with French primary care physicians

BMC Primary Care ◽

10.1186/s12875-021-01620-8 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 23 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Guillaume Coindard ◽

Michaël Acquadro ◽

Raphaël Chaumont ◽

Benoit Arnould ◽

Philippe Boisnault ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Smoking Cessation ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Tobacco Smoking ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Intervention Strategy ◽

Public Health Issue ◽

Individual Interviews ◽

Contact Points ◽

First Contact

Abstract Background Smoking cessation is a major public health issue. In France, primary care physicians (PCP) are the first contact points for tobacco management. The objective of this study was to understand how PCPs are involved in the management of smoking cessation: ownership, commitment, barriers. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using group and individual semi-structured techniques with PCPs. A thematic analysis of verbatim transcripts was performed to identify concepts and sub-concepts of interest. Saturation was evaluated retrospectively to ensure adequate sample size. Results A sample of 35 PCPs were interviewed, 31 in four focus groups and four in individual interviews. PCPs discussed their roles in the management of tobacco smoking cessation, including the different strategies they are using (e.g., Minimal Intervention Strategy, Motivational Interviewing), the multiple barriers encountered (e.g., lack of time, patients’ resistance to medical advice), the support resources and the treatment and intervention they prescribed (e.g. nicotine replacement therapy, supporting therapist). Conclusions This study provides a better understanding of the beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors of PCPs in managing smoking cessation. Guiding and encouraging patients toward smoking cessation remains a major objective of PCPs. While PCPs reported that progress has been made in recent years in terms of tools, technology and general awareness, they still face major barriers, some of which could be overcome by appropriate training.

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How can Primary Care Physicians Best Support Contraceptive Decision Making? A Qualitative Study Exploring the Perspectives of Baltimore Latinas

Women s Health Issues ◽

10.1016/j.whi.2016.09.015 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 158-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Diana N. Carvajal ◽

Deborah Gioia ◽

Estefania Rivera Mudafort ◽

Pamela Bohrer Brown ◽

Beth Barnet

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Decision Making ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Primary Care Physicians

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Transition from specialist to primary diabetes care: A qualitative study of perspectives of primary care physicians

BMC Family Practice ◽

10.1186/1471-2296-10-39 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Sharon Brez ◽

Margo Rowan ◽

Janine Malcolm ◽

Sheryl Izzi ◽

Julie Maranger ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Diabetes Care ◽

Primary Care Physicians

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1887. Primary Care Physicians’ Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Antibiotic Resistance and Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship: A Qualitative Study

Open Forum Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1543 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽

pp. S540-S540

Author(s):

Rachel M Zetts ◽

Andrea Stoesz ◽

Andrea M Garcia ◽

Jason Doctor ◽

Jeffrey S Gerber ◽

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Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Antibiotic Stewardship ◽

Primary Care Physicians ◽

Attitudes And Perceptions

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Enhancing teachers' and administrators learning experiences through school–university partnerships: a qualitative case study in China

Journal of Professional Capital and Community ◽

10.1108/jpcc-01-2020-0003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Guoyuan Sang ◽

Jun Zhou ◽

Abdulghani Muthanna

Keyword(s):

Professional Development ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Professional Learning ◽

Qualitative Case Study ◽

Process Analysis ◽

Learning Experiences ◽

School Teachers ◽

Case Study Methodology ◽

Content Type

PurposeThis qualitative study aimed to explore how the school–university partnership (SUP) enhances the elementary teachers' professional development in a school-based setting.Design/methodology/approachBy following the qualitative case study methodology, this case study employs semi-structured interviews (the authors designed) with 10 school teachers and administrators. The authors adapted the iterative process analysis (Miles and Huberman, 1984) for compiling, coding, annotating the data and interpreting the interview transcripts. The authors also used the member checking technique that establishes credibility in a qualitative study (Lincoln and Guba, 1985) with six participants.FindingsThe findings suggest that participating in a series of professional learning activities led to the enhancement of teachers' and administrators learning experiences in view of educational theories, action research abilities, teaching efficiency, teaching research capacities and improvement of school guidelines. Further, they reveal that the participants' expectations for future SUP collaborations centred on realizing the sustainability and effectiveness of collaborations, and autonomy of teachers.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the current study include its focus on a single SUP within one school and the reliance on data collected only by interviews during the SUP process. This study offers implications for teacher learning within SUP collaborations. First, schools should consider how to involve and influence all teachers rather than SUP core members only. To this end, authentic professional learning communities need to be constructed. Second, universities should pay much more attention to the professional development of their faculty members towards integration of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences.Originality/valueThis original study explores practical ways of improving teachers' theoretical and practical teaching practices/experiences through SUP projects, and contributes new knowledge to the teaching professional development of school teachers and administrators.

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