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June 14, 2026BMC Medical Research MethodologyOpen Access

Application of Q-methodology in chronic disease research: a scoping review

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LZLi ZhangXYXue YangGLGuirong Li

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Scoping review examines Q-methodology characteristics in chronic disease research, highlighting methodological variations.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the role of Q-methodology in understanding chronic disease experiences among patients and caregivers.
  • Conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Included literature searches across four databases from inception to November 1, 2025, focusing on English-language studies.
  • Analyzed fifteen studies from six countries, looking at research questions and application of Q-methodology.
  • Identified three main research focus areas: needs for interventions (N=9), differences in viewpoints (N=4), and patients' experiences (N=2).
  • Each study reported 3 to 8 unique perspectives regarding chronic disease management.
  • Highlighted methodological differences in Q-sample selection, P-sample selection, and data analysis techniques.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2e4704b1cc60ccdea8b98dhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-026-02898-x
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