Integrating qualitative research methods into care improvement efforts within a learning health system: addressing antibiotic overuse.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite reports advocating for integration of research into healthcare delivery, scant literature exists describing how this can be accomplished. Examples highlighting application of qualitative research methods embedded into a healthcare system are particularly needed. This article describes the process and value of embedding qualitative research as the second phase of an explanatory, sequential, mixed methods study to improve antibiotic stewardship for acute sinusitis.

Methods

Purposive sampling of providers for in-depth interviews improved understanding of unwarranted antibiotic prescribing and elicited stakeholder recommendations for improvement. Qualitative data collection, transcription and constant comparative analyses occurred iteratively.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Munoz-Plaza CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4986245 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature