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SUBMITTER: Shauver MJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4389680 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Shauver Melissa J MJ Chung Kevin C KC
Plastic and reconstructive surgery 20100901 3
<h4>Summary</h4>Qualitative research can explore parts of the subjective patient experience that cannot be detailed with quantitative methods such as surveys. Unfortunately, this powerful methodology is underused in plastic surgery, a specialty where subjective outcomes are more important than traditional outcomes indicators. Qualitative research can be used to add depth to patient satisfaction questionnaires or other quantitative measures. Qualitative methodology can also be used to explore com ...[more]