The Trend of Qualitative Research in Diabetes.

Lee,  Jeong Rim

doi:2012.13.4.207

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 13(4); 2012 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2012;13(4):207-210.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2012.13.4.207 Published online December 27, 2012.

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The Trend of Qualitative Research in Diabetes.

Jeong Rim Lee

Department of Nursing, Diabetes Education Team, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. jrlee@amc.seoul.kr

Abstract

Qualitative research methodology is more recognized and valued in diabetes behavioral research in recent years. This paper reviews the trend of qualitative research about diabetes in Korea and abroad. In Korea, qualitative research is not common, especially for diabetes patients. Qualitative methods help clinicians answer questions that quantitative research may not be able to answer, such as exploring patient motivations, perceptions, and expectations. After reviewing the research in this area, it may provide motivation to researchers in Korea to perform qualitative research to increase understanding of diabetic patients' behavioral patterns.

Key Words: Qualitative research, Diabetes mellitus, Korea