Factors associated with the public's trust in physicians in the context of the Lebanese healthcare system: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Lebanese public perceives the physician-patient relationship as flawed. The objectives of this study are to assess factors associated with the public's trust in physicians in the context of the Lebanese healthcare system and to explore potential ways to enhance it.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study based on a grounded theory methodology using semi-structured interviews with members of the Lebanese public (not restricted to patients). We selected participants through convenience and maximum variation sampling approaches. The constant comparative analysis resulted in a theoretical framework that describes the factors influencing trust in physicians.

Results

Participants trusted an experienced, up-to-date, graduate of a North American or Western Eur

SUBMITTER: Shaya B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6660947 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature