1.Major Qualitative Research Methods in Patient-doctor Communication Studies
Eiko Kobori ; Yuko Maeda ; Yoshie Kubota ; Susumu Seki ; Kaori Takada ; Nobuo Kuramoto ; Atsushi Hiraide ; Takeshi Morimoto
General Medicine 2008;9(1):5-12
Qualitative research has gained greater attention in medical research, but it might seem to be unscientific because qualitative and quantitative research methods are grounded in different paradigm.
In this article, we introduce three major qualitative research methods frequently used in studies of patient-doctor communications: 1) in-depth interviews; 2) focus group interviews and, 3) semi-structured interviews.
Each qualitative research method has different or common advantages and disadvantages, and which methods should be used depends on the study objectives. Qualitative research and quantitative research are complementary: while quantitative research explains the prevalence or variation of an issue, qualitative research explains the reasons or processes of that prevalence or variation. Combination of the two methods enables the gathering of more comprehensive and explanatory results.
2.Delayed Perforation of the Right Ventricular Wall by a Single Standard-Caliber Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Lead Detected by Multidetector Computed Tomography.
An YOSHIMORI ; Atsushi KOBORI ; Nasu MICHIHIRO ; Yutaka FURUKAWA
Korean Circulation Journal 2011;41(11):689-691
We present an unusual case of a delayed right ventricular perforation by a single standard-caliber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead, which manifested 14 days after implantation. Multidetector computed tomography could clearly display the lead perforation, and allow for identification of the associated sequelae such as pericardial effusion and planning the lead extraction strategy.
Defibrillators, Implantable
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Multidetector Computed Tomography
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Pericardial Effusion