Background Recently, there has been a surge of international interest in combining
qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study–often called mixed methods research …

Objectives To assess the quality of mixed methods studies in health services research
(HSR). Methods We identified 118 mixed methods studies funded by the Department of …

Mixed methods research is undertaken in a wide range of fields, such as education,
psychology, social sciences, and health sciences. The acceptance of this approach, levels of …

Mixed methods research is the use of quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study
or series of studies. It is an emergent methodology which is increasingly used by health …

Background: Mixed methods research has emerged alongside qualitative and quantitative
approaches as an important tool for health services researchers. Despite growing interest …

Mixed methods research has become increasingly popular in health systems. Qualitative
approaches are often used to explain quantitative results and help to develop interventions …

Background In this methodological paper we document the interpretation of a mixed
methods study and outline an approach to dealing with apparent discrepancies between …

A mixed methods study has the potential to produce knowledge that is unavailable to a
qualitative study and a quantitative study undertaken independently. Any unique insight …

The environments in which population health interventions occur shape both their
implementation and outcomes. Hence, when evaluating these interventions, we must …

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods in a single study—otherwise known as
mixed-methods research—is common. In health research these projects can be delivered by …