Knowledge mobilisation: an ethnographic study of the influence of lay mindlines on eczema self-management in primary care in the UK.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the way in which mindlines, 'collectively reinforced, internalised tacit guidelines', are constructed among lay people with eczema in primary care.

Design

Ethnographic study.

Setting

Observation in one general practice in the UK and interviews across central England.

Participants

In observation, patients in the participating general practice regardless of presenting complaint and in interviews, people with eczema or parents of children with eczema (n=16).

Results

Observation of over 250 hours and interview data were combined and analysed using an ethnographic approach through the lenses of mindlines and self-management. Four themes were identified: doctor knows best; not worth bothering the doctor; I need to manage this myself; a

SUBMITTER: Cowdell F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6119411 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature