"Qualitative Research" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Any type of research that employs nonnumeric information to explore individual or group characteristics, producing findings not arrived at by statistical procedures or other quantitative means. (Qualitative Inquiry: A Dictionary of Terms Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1997)
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D036301
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H01.770.644.241.850
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Qualitative Research" by people in this website by year, and whether "Qualitative Research" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2008 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| 2015 | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | 1 | 32 | 33 |
| 2017 | 0 | 29 | 29 |
| 2018 | 3 | 40 | 43 |
| 2019 | 0 | 33 | 33 |
| 2020 | 0 | 28 | 28 |
| 2021 | 1 | 30 | 31 |
| 2022 | 1 | 24 | 25 |
| 2023 | 1 | 25 | 26 |
| 2024 | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| 2025 | 1 | 47 | 48 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Qualitative Research" by people in Profiles.
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O'Connor L, Ferranto J, Harne AG, Dunkel L, Lindenauer P, Miller B, Mosher C, Martinez F, Soni A. "A good day is just being able to breathe": Aligning COPD research with patient needs, a qualitative study. PLoS One. 2025; 20(9):e0331403.
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Mattocks KM, Marteeny V, Walker L, Goldstein KM, Condon-Perry S, Berrien K, Weber D, Shenette LL, Wallace K, Ayisi MA, Sanjay A, Kroll-Desrosiers A. Examining Veterans', Doulas', and VA Maternity Care Coordinators' Perceptions and Experiences With a Community-based Doula Pilot Program. Womens Health Issues. 2025 Sep-Oct; 35(5):390-397.
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Kyei EF, Duah A, Ansong R, Kyei GK, Zhang L. Navigating Complexities: A Comprehensive Stakeholder Analysis for Opioid Crisis Strategies in Boston. Policy Polit Nurs Pract. 2025 Nov; 26(4):238-255.
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Soled DR, Cummings CL, Berbert LM, Williams DN, Feldman WB, Truog RD, Rubin EB. Critical Care Physicians' Perspectives on Nudging in Communication. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Sep 02; 8(9):e2531199.
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Arciprete EGB, Eche-Ugwu IJ, DeCourcey DD, Rosenberg AR, Snaman JM. "Leave No Question Unanswered": Nurses' Role in Preparing Children's Families During End-of-Life Care. Am J Crit Care. 2025 Sep 01; 34(5):380-384.
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Dawson CMP, Kelley L, Dryden EM, Hung WW, Moo LR, Ding M, Franzosa E. Healthcare Leadership Perspectives on Priority-Setting, Geriatrics and Rural Care, and Effective Advocacy Strategies: Lessons From the Veterans Health Administration. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2025 Oct; 73(10):3146-3154.
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Tyo MB, McCurry MK, Viveiros J. Family Caregivers of Individuals Impacted by SUD During Times of Sociopolitical Uncertainty: A Descriptive Exploratory Study. J Addict Nurs. 2025 Oct-Dec 01; 36(4):250-258.
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Long KA, Paredes Molina AA, Blakey AO, Oliveira DR, Barahona Paz K, Mateo CM, Cazorla-Garcia I, Abramson MA, Drainoni ML, McKee MD, Rudel RK, Trivedi MK, Garg A. Perspectives on Health-Related Social Needs Screening in Primary Care Among Black and Latine Patients. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 01; 8(8):e2529538.
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Cohen-Bearak A, Adjognon OL, Mohr DC, Anderson E, Chatelain L, Bokhour B. "I'm Dealing With My Whole Health Right Now": A Qualitative Study of Veteran's Administration Employees Participating in Employee Whole Health. J Occup Environ Med. 2025 Dec 01; 67(12):1020-1026.
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Williams E, Azugbene E, Lozano F, Liu L, Patton T, Nizigiyimana J, Johnson-Agbakwu C, Koskan AM. COVID-19 vaccine barriers among pregnant and lactating refugee women: a case study. Front Public Health. 2025; 13:1600107.