Shared Decision-Making That Affects the Management of Diabetes Essay

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Article Rating
Conclusion
References
RCA

Introduction

The article by Peek et al. (2010) is a qualitative study investigating the phenomenon of shared decision-making that affects the management of diabetes. African-Americans with diabetes were chosen as the control group for the interviews (Peek et al., 2010). The researchers demonstrate the racial disparity that can arise in the choice of approaches to the treatment of diabetes. The study makes a significant contribution to the study of racial barriers that may be faced by African Americans. Although the study is qualitative, it can be used for future research.

Article Rating

The article has a strong evidence base, despite relying on the personal experience of study participants rather than numbers. References to the studied literature reinforce the evidence of the work. I believe that the article can be used as a theoretical source for the PICOT. The research draws attention to the problem of black patients with diabetes. I will leave this work on my list, as I think it contributes to further research. Qualitative articles are less popular than quantitative ones, since researchers may find personal experience irrelevant (Raskind et al., 2019). I believe that reliance on personal experience is important because in medicine it is necessary to be aware of the problems of patients in order to find the best approach to treatment.

Conclusion

I agree that qualitative research counts as reliable scientific evidence. First of all, such studies are very important for forming an idea of the prevalence and severity of the problem under study. Qualitative research is important for medical education because it provides an opportunity to look at the problem from the inside and get close to potential patients, understanding their perspective on things (Cristancho et al., 2018). Qualitative research is strong evidence because it is more human-centered. By examining the personal experience of people who are faced with the problem under study, researchers can offer options, that will be socially acceptable, for resolving the situation.

References

Cristancho, S. M., Goldszmidt, M., Lingard, L., & Watling, C. (2018). Qualitative research essentials for medical education. Singapore medical journal, 59(12), 622-627. Web.

Peek, M. E., Odoms-Young, A., Quinn, M. T., Gorawara-Bhat, R., Wilson, S. C., & Chin, M. H. (2010). Race and shared decision making: Perspectives of African-Americans with diabetes. Social Science & Medicine, 71(1), 1–9. Web.

Raskind, I. G., Shelton, R. C., Comeau, D. L., Cooper, H. L., Griffith, D. M., & Kegler, M. C. (2019). A review of qualitative data analysis practices in health education and health behavior research. Health Education & Behavior, 46(1), 32-39. Web.

RCA

1. Are the results of the study valid i.e. trustworthy and credible?
a. How were study participants chosen?	the selection of participants was based on the principles of matching the control group to the experience described in the study, therefore, African-Americans with diabetes were selected
b. How are accuracy and completeness of data assured?	by conducting qualitative interviews with a selected group of participants
c. How plausible/believable are the results?
i) Are implications of the research stated?	Y
1) May new insights increase sensitivity to others needs?	Y
2) May understandings enhance situational competence?	Y
d. What is the effect on the reader?
1) Are results plausible and believable?	Y
2) Is the reader imaginatively drawn into the experience?	Y
2. What were the results?
a. Does the research approach fit the purpose of the study?	Y
i) How does the researcher identify the study approach?	Y
1) Are language and concepts consistent with the approach?	Y
2) Are data collection and analysis techniques appropriate?	Y
ii) Is the significance/importance of the study explicit?	Y
1) Does review of the literatures support a need for the study?	Y
2) What is the study’s potential contribution?	the study makes a significant contribution to evidence of racial differences in the approach to the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes
iii) Is the sampling strategy clear and guided by study needs?	Y
1) Does the researcher control selection of the sample?	Y
2) Do sample composition and size reflect study needs?	Y
b. Is the phenomenon (human experience) clearly identified?
i) Are data collection procedures clear?	Y
1) Are sources and means of verifying data explicit?	Y
2) Are researcher roles and activities explained?	Y
ii) Are data analysis procedures described?	Y
1) Does analysis guide direction of sampling and when it ends?	Y
2) Are data management processes described?	Y
c. What are the reported results (description or interpretation)?
i) How are specific findings presented?	data are presented as a description of the results of qualitative interviews on racial differences
1) Is presentation logical, consistent, and easy to follow?	Y
2) Do quotes fit the findings they are intended to illustrate?	Y
ii) How are overall results presented?
1) Are meanings derived from data described in context?	Y
2) Does the writing effectively promote understanding?	Y
3. Will the results help me in caring for my patients?
a. Are the results relevant to persons in similar situations?	Y
b. Are the results relevant to patient values and/or circumstances?	Y
c. How may the results be applied in clinical practice?	it is necessary to carry out practices that reduce racial differences and promote joint solutions