Identifying Unmet Needs in Major Depressive Disorder Using a Computer-Assisted Alternative to Conventional Thematic Analysis: Qualitative Interview Study With Psychiatrists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The development of digital health tools that are clinically relevant requires a deep understanding of the unmet needs of stakeholders, such as clinicians and patients. One way to reveal unforeseen stakeholder needs is through qualitative research, including stakeholder interviews. However, conventional qualitative data analytical approaches are time-consuming and resource-intensive, rendering them untenable in many industry settings where digital tools are conceived of and developed. Thus, a more time-efficient process for identifying clinically relevant target needs for digital tool development is needed.

Objective

The objective of this study was to address the need for an accessible, simple, and time-efficient alternative to conventional thematic analysis of qua

SUBMITTER: Worthington MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943432 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature