Perceptions of the general public and physicians regarding open disclosure in Korea: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Experience with open disclosure and its study are restricted to certain western countries. In addition, there are concerns that open disclosure may be less suitable in non-western countries. The present study explored and compared the in-depth perceptions of the general public and physicians regarding open disclosure in Korea.

Methods

We applied the COREQ (Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research) checklist to this qualitative study. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions with 16 physicians and 18 members of the general public. In-depth interviews and focus group discussions were performed according to semi-structured guidelines developed according to a systematic review of open disclosure. We conducted a directed cont

SUBMITTER: Ock M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4992204 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature