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Use Of Grounded Theory In Cardiovascular Research, Patrick J. Dunn, Vasileios Margaritis, Cheryl Anderson
Use Of Grounded Theory In Cardiovascular Research, Patrick J. Dunn, Vasileios Margaritis, Cheryl Anderson
The Qualitative Report
While grounded theory is often cited in the qualitative literature as the methodology, there are few good examples of publications that follow the principles of grounded theory and result in an actual theory. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the Corbin and Strauss (2015) method of grounded theory was used in a study looking at how patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes develop health literacy skills that are used to manage their condition. The key principles of grounded theory include theoretical sampling, constant comparison, open, axial, and selective coding, the use of memoing, and theoretical saturation. Data …
Missed Early Glenohumeral Septic Arthritis During Emergency Department Visit Owing To Low Virulence Streptococcus Mitis: A Case Report, Ashley A. Crum, Christopher A. Mcgrew, Matthew A. Tennison
Missed Early Glenohumeral Septic Arthritis During Emergency Department Visit Owing To Low Virulence Streptococcus Mitis: A Case Report, Ashley A. Crum, Christopher A. Mcgrew, Matthew A. Tennison
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Glenohumeral joint septic arthritis in a native joint is uncommon but can be debilitating if not treated early. Septic arthritis does not always present with the typical clinical findings, especially in immunocompromised patients. We report a rare case of glenohumeral septic arthritis from Streptococcus mitis infection in a diabetic woman that was initially missed on first presentation in the emergency department (ED). The exact cause of infection in this case remains unclear but is likely due to poor dentition and possible transient bacteremia in the setting of large rotator cuff tear in an immunocompromised patient (diabetes). The patient had a …
Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Quality Of Life In People With Diabetespresenting To A Specialist Diabetes Clinic, Bilal Bin Younis, Rozina Arshad, Haroon Yousuf, Fatima Salman, Junaid Masood, Saima Khurshid
Impact Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus On Quality Of Life In People With Diabetespresenting To A Specialist Diabetes Clinic, Bilal Bin Younis, Rozina Arshad, Haroon Yousuf, Fatima Salman, Junaid Masood, Saima Khurshid
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Quality of life is an important health-related factor that has an impact on all health interventions. The aim of the study was to assess psychosocial outcomes in people with diabetes Materials and methods: A total of 142 people with type 2 diabetes were recruited from a specialist diabetes center. The validated Urdu version of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index was administered for easy understanding of the quality of life of the regional population. Results: The 142 adult participants with diabetes were recruited from a specialist diabetes clinic. The rate of likely depression (WHO-5 score of <28) was 16.9%. Neuropathy was found to have a negative impact on the quality of life in people with diabetes (P 6lt; 0.001). Conclusion: People with complications of diabetes like neuropathy may experience worsening quality of life. It is advised to incorporate the WHO-5 into annual patient reviews as a measure of emotional well-being to drive changes that improve outcomes for people with diabetes.