Achieving Integration in Mixed Methods Designs-Principles and Practices
Achieving Integration in Mixed Methods Designs-Principles and Practices
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DOI：
10.1111/1475-6773.12117
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发表时间：
2013-12-01
影响因子：
3.4
通讯作者：
Creswell, John W.
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作者：
Fetters, Michael D.;Curry, Leslie A.;Creswell, John W.
混合方法研究为调查健康和医疗保健中的复杂过程和系统提供了强大的工具。本文介绍了混合方法研究中三个层次的整合原则和实践，并提供了例证。研究设计层面的整合通过三种基本的混合方法设计（探索性顺序、解释性顺序和收敛）和四种高级框架（多阶段、干预、案例研究和参与）进行。方法层面的整合通过四种方法进行。在连接中，一个数据库通过采样连接到另一个数据库。在构建过程中，一个数据库通知另一个数据库的数据收集方法。当合并时，两个数据库被放在一起进行分析。通过嵌入，数据收集和分析在多个点连接。通过叙述、数据转换和联合展示，在解释和报告层面实现整合。整合的适合度描述了定性和定量研究结果的一致程度。了解这些整合的原则和实践可以帮助卫生服务研究人员利用混合方法的优势。
Mixed methods research offers powerful tools for investigating complex processes and systems in health and health care. This article describes integration principles and practices at three levels in mixed methods research and provides illustrative examples. Integration at the study design level occurs through three basic mixed method designsexploratory sequential, explanatory sequential, and convergentand through four advanced frameworksmultistage, intervention, case study, and participatory. Integration at the methods level occurs through four approaches. In connecting, one database links to the other through sampling. With building, one database informs the data collection approach of the other. When merging, the two databases are brought together for analysis. With embedding, data collection and analysis link at multiple points. Integration at the interpretation and reporting level occurs through narrative, data transformation, and joint display. The fit of integration describes the extent the qualitative and quantitative findings cohere. Understanding these principles and practices of integration can help health services researchers leverage the strengths of mixed methods.