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Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review.

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Foster, J; Teske, NM; Zigler, CK; Hamilton, A; Jacobe, H
Published in: JID Innov
March 2023

The focus of this review was to determine how qualitative methods are used in dermatology research and whether published manuscripts meet current standards for qualitative research. A scoping review of manuscripts published in English between January 1, 2016 and September 22, 2021 was conducted. A coding document was developed to collect information on authors, methodology, participants, research theme, and the presence of quality criteria as outlined by the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. Manuscripts were included if they described original qualitative research about dermatologic conditions or topics of primary interest to dermatology. An adjacency search yielded 372 manuscripts, and after screening, 134 met the inclusion criteria. Most studies utilized interviews or focus groups, and researchers predominantly selected participants on the basis of disease status, including over 30 common and rare dermatologic conditions. Research themes frequently included patient experience of disease, development of patient-reported outcomes, and descriptions of provider and caregiver experiences. Although most authors explained their analysis and sampling strategy and included empirical data, few referenced qualitative data reporting standards. Missed opportunities for qualitative methods in dermatology include examination of health disparities, exploration of surgical and cosmetic dermatology experiences, and determination of the lived experience of and provider attitudes toward diverse patient populations.

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JID Innov

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2667-0267

Publication Date

March 2023

Volume

3

Issue

2

Start / End Page

100172

Location

Netherlands
 

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Foster, J., Teske, N. M., Zigler, C. K., Hamilton, A., & Jacobe, H. (2023). Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review. JID Innov, 3(2), 100172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100172
Foster, Jenny, Noelle M. Teske, Christina K. Zigler, Andrew Hamilton, and Heidi Jacobe. “Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review.JID Innov 3, no. 2 (March 2023): 100172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100172.
Foster J, Teske NM, Zigler CK, Hamilton A, Jacobe H. Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review. JID Innov. 2023 Mar;3(2):100172.
Foster, Jenny, et al. “Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review.JID Innov, vol. 3, no. 2, Mar. 2023, p. 100172. Pubmed, doi:10.1016/j.xjidi.2022.100172.
Foster J, Teske NM, Zigler CK, Hamilton A, Jacobe H. Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review. JID Innov. 2023 Mar;3(2):100172.

Published In

JID Innov

DOI

EISSN

2667-0267

Publication Date

March 2023

Volume

3

Issue

2

Start / End Page

100172

Location

Netherlands