The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018 for information professionals and researchers
The Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018 for information professionals and researchers
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DOI：
10.3233/efi-180221
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发表时间：
2018-01-01
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0.9
通讯作者：
Pluye, Pierre
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作者：
Hong, Quan Nha;Fabregues, Sergi;Pluye, Pierre
引言：评价系统评价中包含的定性和定量证据的研究质量是具有挑战性的。为了应对这一挑战，开发了一个关键的评估工具：混合方法评估工具（MMAT）。本文的目的是提出的增强MMAT。发展：MMAT最初是在2006年开发的基础上，结合定性和定量证据的系统评价的文献综述。它受到飞行员和评分员之间的可靠性测试。MMAT的修订版于2018年根据有用性测试的结果，对关键评估工具的文献综述以及与方法学专家进行的修改后的e-Delphi研究开发，以确定核心标准。工具描述：MMAT评估定性，定量和混合方法研究的质量。它侧重于方法标准，包括以下五类研究设计的五个核心质量标准：（a）定性，（B）随机对照，（c）nonrandomized，（d）定量描述，和（e）混合methods.CONCLUSION：MMAT是一个独特的工具，可用于评估不同的研究设计的质量。此外，通过限制核心标准，MMAT可以提供更有效的评估。
INTRODUCTION: Appraising the quality of studies included in systematic reviews combining qualitative and quantitative evidence is challenging. To address this challenge, a critical appraisal tool was developed: the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). The aim of this paper is to present the enhancements made to the MMAT.DEVELOPMENT: The MMAT was initially developed in 2006 based on a literature review on systematic reviews combining qualitative and quantitative evidence. It was subject to pilot and interrater reliability testing. A revised version of the MMAT was developed in 2018 based on the results from usefulness testing, a literature review on critical appraisal tools and a modified e-Delphi study with methodological experts to identify core criteria.TOOL DESCRIPTION: The MMAT assesses the quality of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies. It focuses on methodological criteria and includes five core quality criteria for each of the following five categories of study designs: (a) qualitative, (b) randomized controlled, (c) nonrandomized, (d) quantitative descriptive, and (e) mixed methods.CONCLUSION: The MMAT is a unique tool that can be used to appraise the quality of different study designs. Also, by limiting to core criteria, the MMAT can provide a more efficient appraisal.