2021
Thriving among Primary Care Physicians: a Qualitative Study
Gielissen KA, Taylor EP, Vermette D, Doolittle B. Thriving among Primary Care Physicians: a Qualitative Study. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2021, 36: 3759-3765. PMID: 34047922, PMCID: PMC8642558, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06883-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBurnout, ProfessionalHumansJob SatisfactionMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsPhysicians, Primary CareQualitative ResearchConceptsLife satisfactionJob/life satisfactionWork environmentAspects of participantsParticipantsThe subjectsRich social networkBurnoutSemi-structured interviewsAge 54.7 yearsSocial networksProfessional fulfillmentSatisfactionExtracurricular activitiesFamily lifeBelief systemsThematic content analysisQualitative interviewsTheory approachQualitative studyCareerLife factorsInterviewsBackgroundBurnoutThriving
2019
Caregiver Decision-Making for Terminally Ill Children: A Qualitative Study
Taylor E, Doolittle B. Caregiver Decision-Making for Terminally Ill Children: A Qualitative Study. Journal Of Palliative Care 2019, 35: 161-166. PMID: 31722609, DOI: 10.1177/0825859719885947.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIll childrenMedical providersLife-limiting illnessSignificant psychosocial distressHealth care providersInstitutional review boardMedical team membersChild's illnessPsychosocial distressMedical careMedical teamReview boardMedical staffThematic saturationCaregiversIllnessLongitudinal relationshipChildrenPatientsCareTrusting relationshipQualitative studyProvidersDistressCritical role