Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitative research methods, approaches, concepts or language in a single study. Its development has evolved out of the debate regarding the nature of quantitative and qualitative paradigms and has been driven by the increasing complexity of research problems, and a recognition of the complex phenomena that influence human health.Mixed Method Research for Nursing and Healthcare provides a practical guide to the design, conduct and reporting of mixed method research in nursing and healthcare. The authors discuss the context, theoretical basis and application of mixed methods designs within a framework of nursing and health science research, andprovide the reader with an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of mixed methods research and basic research designs. The authors: Describe the key features of commonly used mixed method research designs; Explore the benefits and limitations of each mixed method research design; Identify considerations in presenting a mixed methods research proposal; Examine techniques of datacollection and analysis applied to mixed method investigations; Include specific examples, case studies and discussion of nursing and health related issues, with complete real-life examples; Address future directions for researchers using mixed methodsMixed Method Research for Nursing and Healthcare is a vitaltool for anyone engaged in nursing and healthcare research.About the Authors:Sharon Andrew is Lecturer, School of Nursing and Elizabeth Halcomb is Senior research fellow, Centre for Applied Nursing Research, both University of Western Sydney.Also of Interest:The Research Process in Nursing (Fifth Edition)Gerrish and LaceyNarrative Research in NursingHolloway and FreshwaterReviewing Research Evidence for Nursing PracticeWebb & Roe INDICE: Table of Contents.Foreword.Preface.Editors and contributors.Glossary.Section One: Preliminary Considerations .Chapter 1 Introduction to Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences.Chapter 2 Does Mixed Methods Constitute A Change In Paradigm?.Chapter 3 Designs for Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 4 Managing Mixed Methods Projects.Section Two: Conducting Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 5 Data Collection in Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 6 Analysing Mixed Methods Data.Chapter 7 From Rigour to Trustworthiness: ValidatingMixed Methods.Chapter 8 Reporting Mixed Methods Projects.Section Three: Exemplars of Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 9 Mixed Methods Intervention Trials.Chapter 10 A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Study: Police Referrals to a Psychiatric Facility.Chapter 11 Action Research as a Mixed Methods Design: A Palliative approach in residential aged care.Chapter 12 Future Challenges for Mixed Methods Research in Nursing and the Health Sciences.Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-6777-2
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 248
- Fecha Publicación: 02/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés