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Qualitative studies

Coping with rejection as a sperm donor: A qualitative study of the personal impact of rejection and new health information

Lina Thirup, Anne-Bine Skytte, Ulrik Schiøler Kesmodel, Ida Vogel, Guido Pennings, Allan Pacey, Stina Lou

published 12 Dec 2025

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Clear tracks or missed connections? A qualitative study exploring how interest-holder perceptions of purpose shape the implementation and experience of the six-month review for stroke survivors

Rich Holmes, Suzanne Ackerley, Dawn Goodwin, Louise A. Connell

published 11 Dec 2025

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One size does not fit all: Nurturing identity needs and job satisfaction through employee benefits across gender and age

Alessia Valmori, Eleonora Reverberi, Claudia Manzi

published 10 Dec 2025

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Coaching doctors to improve ethical decision-making in adult hospitalized patients potentially receiving excessive treatment: Process evaluation study of the CODE intervention in doctors and nurses working in ten acute hospital wards

Ruth Piers, Let Dillen, Katrijn Goethals, An Lievrouw, Karen Versluys, Aglaja De Pauw, Celine Jacobs, Ine Moors, Fritz Offner, Anja Velghe, Nele Van Den Noortgate, Pieter Depuydt, Patrick Druwé, Dimitri Hemelsoet, Alfred Meurs, Jiska Malotaux, Wim Van Biesen, Francis Verbeke, Eric Derom, Dieter Stevens, Michel De Pauw, Fiona Tromp, Hans Van Vlierberghe, Karen Geboes, Frank Manesse, Stijn Vanheule, Dominique D. Benoit

published 08 Dec 2025

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A qualitative study of bereavement support volunteers’ views and experiences on an online Acceptance and commitment therapy-based (ACT) training programme

Anne Canny, David Gillanders, Tamzin Burnett, Brooke Swash, Juliet Spiller, Emily Harrop, Lucy Selman, Nicola Reed, Anne Finucane

published 08 Dec 2025

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Who gets included? A scoping review protocol of digital health interventions for older adults with heart failure through an equity lens

Kristina M. Kokorelias, Peter Hoang, Maurita T. Harris

published 04 Dec 2025

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Implementation and staff perceptions of a quality assurance system in a Finnish private hospital during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A qualitative study

Mira Huusko, Anni Vuohijoki, Leena Ristolainen, Juhana Leppilahti, Sanna-Maria Kivivuori, Heikki Hurri

published 04 Dec 2025

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Evaluation of the delivery of the family nurse partnership programme in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lawrence Doi, Kathleen Morrison, Emmanuel Kwadwo Anago, Thomas Hughes

published 02 Dec 2025

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A qualitative study of abortion professionals’ perspectives on doula support

Martha Paynter, Anja McLeod, Clare Heggie, Wendy V. Norman

published 02 Dec 2025

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The experience of demoralization syndrome in patients with decompensated cirrhosis: A qualitative research

Xin Shu, Ruxiu Xiong, Yubiao He, Xue Li, Guifei Li, Cailiang Qiu

published 01 Dec 2025

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How social media influences the self-image and body image among female and male adolescents

Merete Kolberg Tennfjord, Ashley Rebecca Bell, Ragnhild Eg

published 26 Nov 2025

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Determinants and timing of lifestyle changes in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors: A longitudinal qualitative study

Sandra J. M. van Cappellen – van Maldegem, Anja de Kruif, Jacob C. Seidell, Lonneke V. van de Poll – Franse, Floortje Mols, Meeke Hoedjes

published 24 Nov 2025

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Navigating productivity dilemmas and conflicting loyalties in activity-based flexible offices - A qualitative study of managers’ perspectives and coping strategies

Maral Babapour Chafi, Maria Nordin, Viktoria Wahlström, Anita Pettersson-Strömbäck

published 21 Nov 2025

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