Table 2 Number of qualitative methods used in each cycle of action research
From: Improvement of the quality payment program by improving data reporting process: an action research
Qualitative Methods | Cycle1 | Cycle2 | Cycle3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | 19 | 19 | 19 | 57 |
 Role | Staff Members in DHCsa |  | ||
Expert Panel | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
 Role | Mangers in PPHCa |  | ||
FGD | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Healthcare Providers in DHCs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 Role | Representatives of Healthcare Providersa |  | ||
Experts in PPHC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
 Role | Experts in Departments of Health Plans in PPHCa |  | ||