A qualitative investigation of the allergic rhinitis network from the perspective of the patient.

ABSTRACT: Patient self-selection of over-the-counter medicines for the management of allergic rhinitis is suboptimal. The mapping of the allergic rhinitis network demonstrates that patients' decisions with regards to their allergic rhinitis management can be influenced by up to 11 individuals/resources (alters). This study aimed to identify the role of alters within the allergic rhinitis network and identify the factors that determined their degree of influence as perceived by the patient. This research was a qualitative exploration embedded in an empirical framework and social network theory. People with allergic rhinitis were interviewed about their network and transcripts were analysed deductively and inductively. Transcripts were coded by researchers independently and then discussed until agreem

SUBMITTER: Cvetkovski B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6753105 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature