Current Utilization of Qualitative Methodologies in Dermatology: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: The focus of this review was to determine how qualitative methods are used in dermatology research and whether published manuscripts meet current standards for qualitative research. A scoping review of manuscripts published in English between January 1, 2016 and September 22, 2021 was conducted. A coding document was developed to collect information on authors, methodology, participants, research theme, and the presence of quality criteria as outlined by the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research. Manuscripts were included if they described original qualitative research about dermatologic conditions or topics of primary interest to dermatology. An adjacency search yielded 372 manuscripts, and after screening, 134 met the inclusion criteria. Most studies utilized interviews or focus g

SUBMITTER: Foster J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9986021 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature