Table 3 The results of the content analysis of open-ended responses on expectations regarding patient care by foreign national physicians.
From: Examining Japanese laypeople’s nationality preferences for physicians: a nationwide study
Theme, N (%) | Sub-theme, N (%) | Exemplar quotes |
|---|---|---|
Medical skills and knowledge, 222 (61.7) | Skills, 90 (25.0) | “Skills that are not available among Japanese (physicians)” |
Specialized care, 61 (16.9) | “Specialized treatment for cases that are rare in Japan.” | |
Knowledge, 51 (14.2) | “Specialized knowledge…in fields that are lagging behind in Japan.” | |
New treatment methods, 15 (4.2) | “Introduction of new treatments.” | |
Mental care, 4 (1.1) | “Mental care with attention to detail.” | |
Research, 1 (0.3) | “Research for the advancement of medicine.” | |
Communication skills and attitudes, 81 (22.5) | Communication skills, 35 (9.7) | “Humorous and positive.” |
Attitude of being close to patients, 16 (4.4) | “Seems like they would listen to patients attentively.” | |
Frank communication, 8 (2.2) | “Foreign physicians seem like they would communicate frankly.” | |
Compassion, 7 (1.9) | “Compassionate care for patients” | |
Sincerity, 4 (1.1) | “They would take the time to think sincerely.” | |
Careful work, 3 (0.8) | “They would respond politely.” | |
Language proficiency, 2 (0.6) | “Language proficiency” | |
Cheerful attitude, 2 (0.6) | “They would interact in a cheerful manner.” | |
Easy to talk to, 2 (0.6) | “A casual, approachable attitude that makes it easy to consult with them.” | |
Understanding patients, 1 (0.3) | “Understanding patients.” | |
Healing, 1 (0.3) | “Healing.” | |
Strengths of different cultures, 46 (12.8) | Broad perspective, 21 (5.8) | “Sharing new perspectives and sensibilities stemming from cultural differences” |
Flexible thinking, 8 (2.2) | “Innovative ideas and responses not bound by Japanese stereotypes.” | |
Knowledge of overseas medical affairs, 8 (2.2) | “Familiarity with overseas literature and cases.” | |
Respect for diversity, 5 (1.4) | “They would help patients from foreign counries in Japan.” | |
Reasonable judgement, 3 (0.8) | “With their expertise gained from living overseas, they can provide reasonable care.” | |
High motivation, 1 (0.3) | “High motivation.” | |
Sense of security and trustworthiness, 11 (3.1) | Sense of security, 7 (1.9) | “Sense of security.” |
Trustworthiness, 4 (1.1) | “Trustworthiness.” |
