Gap between real-world data and clinical research within hospitals in China: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the gap between real-world data and clinical research initiated by doctors in China, explore the potential reasons for this gap and collect different stakeholders' suggestions.

Design

This qualitative study involved three types of hospital personnel based on three interview outlines. The data analysis was performed using the constructivist grounded theory analysis process.

Setting

Six tertiary hospitals (three general hospitals and three specialised hospitals) in Beijing, China, were included.

Participants

In total, 42 doctors from 12 departments, 5 information technology managers and 4 clinical managers were interviewed through stratified purposive sampling.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jin F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7778758 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature