Federal Funding for Mixed Methods Research in the Health Sciences in the United States: Recent Trends
Federal Funding for Mixed Methods Research in the Health Sciences in the United States: Recent Trends
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DOI：
10.1177/1558689816662578
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发表时间：
2018-07-01
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Curry, Leslie
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作者：
Coyle, Caitlin E.;Schulman-Green, Dena;Curry, Leslie
虽然健康科学的研究人员越来越有兴趣使用混合方法，但更广泛的采用需要资金机会。资金分配可以表明对特定方法的认可以及调查人员使用这些方法的熟练程度。我们研究了美国联邦机构资助的混合方法研究的流行趋势。我们回顾了描述与混合方法相关的内容和术语的摘要。自我认定的混合方法奖励数量（n = 535; 2009-2014年）比以前的趋势（n = 226; 1997-2008年）略有增加。摘要在描述的深度和使用混合方法术语方面差异很大。我们提出了五个要素，以解决开发一个混合方法研究的科学摘要，以促进研究设计和方法的清晰描述。
Although investigators in health sciences are increasingly interested in using mixed methods, greater adoption requires funding opportunities. Funding allocations can signal recognition of a particular methodology and proficiency of investigators in using such methods. We examined trends in prevalence of mixed methods research funded by federal agencies in the United States. We reviewed abstracts to describe the content and terminology related to mixed methods. The number of self-identified mixed methods awards (n = 535; 2009-2014) increased modestly from previous trends (n = 226; 1997-2008). Abstracts were highly variable in their depth of description and use of mixed methods terminology. We propose five elements to address when developing a scientific abstract for a mixed methods study to facilitate clear description of study design and methods.