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.