Decision making process and factors contributing to research participation among general practitioners: A grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The participation of general practitioners (GPs) in primary care research is variable and often poor. We aimed to develop a substantive and empirical theoretical framework to explain GPs' decision-making process to participate in research.

Methods

We used the grounded theory approach to construct a substantive theory to explain the decision-making process of GPs to participate in research activities. Five in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions were conducted among 21 GPs. Purposeful sampling followed by theoretical sampling were used to attempt saturation of the core category. Data were collected using semi-structured open-ended questions. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and checked prior to analysis. Open line-by-line coding followe

SUBMITTER: Tong SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5919004 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature