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Published on in Vol 28 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/88677, first published .
Comparison of traditional qualitative analysis and AI-assisted LLM analysis with text and diagrams.

Using a Large Language Model to Support Thematic Analysis of Patient Experiences in Chronic Illness Management: Comparative Qualitative Study

Using a Large Language Model to Support Thematic Analysis of Patient Experiences in Chronic Illness Management: Comparative Qualitative Study

Sara Kivity   1 , PhD ;   Yechiel Michael Barilan   1 , MD, PhD ;   Reut Noham   2 , PhD ;   Mor Saban   3 , PhD

1 School of Medicine, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

2 Department of Industrial Engineering,, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

3 Nursing Department, The Stanley Steyer School of Health Professions, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Corresponding Author:

  • Sara Kivity, PhD
  • School of Medicine, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
  • Tel Aviv University
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