Narayan Eka, Cheah Ramsah
Hull York Medical School, Allam Medical Building, University of Hull, Hull, HU6 7RX UK.
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2025 Apr;41(4):498-502. doi: 10.1007/s12055-025-01923-w. Epub 2025 Feb 25.
Qualitative research in cardiac surgery remains underutilised despite its crucial role in understanding patient experiences and improving care delivery. Cardiac surgery has traditionally been dominated by quantitative research and despite its clear value, qualitative research remains underutilised in cardiac surgery. This narrative review highlights key qualitative findings in valve replacement procedures, including patient autonomy in decision-making, post-operative challenges, and financial burdens. Mixed-methods research combining quantitative and qualitative approaches offers a comprehensive framework for addressing complex healthcare challenges. We propose strategic areas for future qualitative research and recommend increased integration of qualitative methodologies in cardiac surgical practice.
尽管定性研究在理解患者体验和改善护理服务方面发挥着关键作用，但在心脏外科领域仍未得到充分利用。传统上，心脏外科一直以定量研究为主导，尽管定量研究有其明确价值，但定性研究在心脏外科中仍未得到充分利用。这篇叙述性综述强调了瓣膜置换手术中的关键定性研究结果，包括决策中的患者自主权、术后挑战和经济负担。将定量和定性方法相结合的混合方法研究为应对复杂的医疗保健挑战提供了一个全面的框架。我们提出了未来定性研究的战略领域，并建议在心脏外科实践中更多地整合定性方法。
