A qualitative study of socially isolated patients' perceptions of primary care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the previous quantitative study revealed that social isolation was negatively associated with patient experience of primary care, the underlying reasons for this phenomenon remain unclear. In the present study, we aimed to explore the reasons underlying the influence of social isolation on patient experience in the primary care setting.

Methods

This study was a qualitative study and part of a mixed methods research. Semistructured telephone interviews were performed. We recruited participants among eligible participants in the previous quantitative survey who were classified as being socially isolated. Data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed thematically by two independent researchers until saturation was reached.

Results

Eight socially isolate

SUBMITTER: Aoki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6732495 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature