Qualitative Research in Thoracic Oncology Webinar-Qualitative Research in Thoracic Oncology Webinar

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The webinar focused on the significance of qualitative research in thoracic oncology, particularly lung cancer. Marlene Miesl, a clinical nurse specialist and associate professor, highlighted the role of qualitative methods in capturing the human dimension of lung cancer, emphasizing their capacity to understand patient experiences beyond quantitative data. Qualitative research provides insights into patient emotions, challenges, and interactions with healthcare systems, helping to design better patient-centered care approaches.<br /><br />Melissa Cunningham shared her dissertation work on dyspnea in pleural mesothelioma patients. Using hermeneutic phenomenology, she explored patients' lived experiences before and after lung-sparing surgery, highlighting how qualitative research reveals deep patient insights often missed by quantitative methods.<br /><br />Mikala Ehrlich discussed ethnographic methods in her study on lung cancer patients who do not participate in rehabilitation programs. Her research identified cultural and social factors that influence patient participation, arguing for more ethnographic approaches in healthcare research to understand patient experiences without disrupting their lives.<br /><br />Overall, the speakers encouraged the integration of qualitative research in medical fields, asserting its value in enhancing patient care and healthcare strategies by offering a comprehensive view of patients' lived experiences.

Keywords

qualitative research

thoracic oncology

lung cancer

patient experiences

hermeneutic phenomenology

ethnographic methods

patient-centered care

healthcare systems

lived experiences