Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences
Mixed methods research combines quantitiative and qualitative research methods in a single study. The use of mixed method research is increasingly popular in nursing and health sciences research. This growth in popularity has been driven by the increasing complexity of research problems relating to human health and well-being.
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Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitative research methods in a single study. The use of mixed methods research is increasingly popular in nursing and health sciences research. This growth in popularity has been driven by the increasing complexity of research problems relating to human health and wellbeing. Mixed Method Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences is an accessible, practical guide to the design, conduct and reporting of mixed method research in nursing or the health sciences. Each chapter stands alone, describing the various steps of the research process, but contains links to other chapters. Within the text, ‘real-life’ examples from the published literature, doctoral theses and the unpublished work of the authors, illustrate the concepts being discussed.Places mixed methods research within its contemporary context Includes international contributions from UK, Australia, NZ and USAProvides an accessible introduction to theoretical and philosophical underpinnings Demystifies strategies for analysing mixed methods dataExamines strategies for publishing mixed methods research Includes learning objectives and exemplars in each chapterFinal chapters provide ‘real-life’ examples of applied research About the Authors:Sharon Andrew is Head of Program (Postgraduate) and Elizabeth J. Halcomb is Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Western Sydney.Also of Interest: The Research Process in Nursing (Fifth Edition)Edited by Kate Gerrish and Anne Lacey978-14051-3013-4Research Handbook for Healthcare Professionals Mary Hickson978-14051-7737-5Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers Second edition Colin Robson978-0631-21305-5Reviewing Research Evidence for Nursing Practice: Systematic Reviews Edited by Christine Webb and Brenda Roe978-14051-4423-0 Doody Review Services Reviewer:Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )Description:This book describes the planning and implementation of mixed methods research. Chapters include learning objectives and points to remember.Purpose:The purpose is to bridge the gap between quantitative and qualitative paradigms to plan, develop, and disseminate mixed methods research. The authors meet their objectives.Audience:The target audience includes both postgraduate students and beginning clinical researchers learning about mixed methods research. The contributors are researchers from various backgrounds with expertise in this kind of research.Features:Section one covers the planning and section two covers conducting mixed methods research. Each chapter describes a specific step of the research process and includes learning objectives and points to remember. Examples from published studies illustrate the concepts. The third section includes several chapters on actual mixed methods studies to demonstrate the application of the concepts and identify issues related to the methodology.Assessment:This book should be useful to its audience. It has the potential to be a stand alone text in a mixed methods course.
Sect. 1 Preliminary Considerations 11 Introduction to Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences 32 Does Mixed Methods Constitute a Change in Paradigm? 123 Designs for Mixed Methods Research 314 Managing Mixed Methods Projects 50Sect. 2 Conducting Mixed Methods Research 655 Data Collection in Mixed Methods Research 676 Analysing Mixed Methods Data 847 From Rigour to Trustworthiness: Validating Mixed Methods 1198 Reporting Mixed Methods Projects 135Sect. 3 Exemplars of Mixed Methods Research 1599 Mixed Methods Intervention Trials 16110 A Mixed Methods Sequential Explanatory Study: Police Referrals to a Psychiatric Facility 18111 Action Research as a Mixed Methods Design: a Palliative Approach in Residential Aged Care 19512 Future Challenges for Mixed Methods Research in Nursing and the Health Sciences 217Index 225
\ From The CriticsReviewer: Diane M Tomasic, EdD, RN(Slippery Rock University )\ Description: This book describes the planning and implementation of mixed methods research. Chapters include learning objectives and points to remember.\ Purpose: The purpose is to bridge the gap between quantitative and qualitative paradigms to plan, develop, and disseminate mixed methods research. The authors meet their objectives.\ Audience: The target audience includes both postgraduate students and beginning clinical researchers learning about mixed methods research. The contributors are researchers from various backgrounds with expertise in this kind of research.\ Features: Section one covers the planning and section two covers conducting mixed methods research. Each chapter describes a specific step of the research process and includes learning objectives and points to remember. Examples from published studies illustrate the concepts. The third section includes several chapters on actual mixed methods studies to demonstrate the application of the concepts and identify issues related to the methodology.\ Assessment: This book should be useful to its audience. It has the potential to be a stand alone text in a mixed methods course.\ \
