Table 1 Examples of questions used in the qualitative exploratory investigation, and examples of themes emerging from qualitative data
Broad domains of qualitative exploration | Example of exploratory qualitative questions (no precise behaviors targeted) | Example of themes emerging from qualitative data (i.e., behaviors to be further investigated) |
|---|---|---|
Diagnosis | What challenges do you experience in screening and diagnosing growth disorders? | Screening and management of GH deficiency |
| Â | Â | Diagnosis of GH excess |
Treatment | What type of challenges (if any) do you experience in your treatment choices? | Treatment criteria and guideline application in PGD |
| Â | Â | Multi-modal therapy for GH excess |
| Â | Â | Clinical decision-making regarding the choice of treatment in acromegaly |
Management | What (if any) are your challenges in effectively managing or monitoring your patients with growth disorders? | Ensuring smooth transition of care from childhood to adulthood |
| Â | Â | Referrals from primary care pediatricians to Pediatric Endocrinologists |