I disegni di ricerca con metodo misto: Un approccio metodologico innovative per la ricerca infermieristica

Translated title of the contribution: Mixed methods designs: An innovative methodological approach for nursing research

Marco Paturzo, Sofia Colaceci, Marco Clari, Antonella Mottola, Rosaria Alvaro, Victoria Vaughan Dickson, Ercole Vellone

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Abstract

The mixed method research designs (MM) combine qualitative and quantitative approaches in the research process, in a single study or series of studies. Their use can provide a wider understanding of multifaceted phenomena. This article presents a general overview of the structure and design of MM to spread this approach in the Italian nursing research community. The MM designs most commonly used in the nursing field are the convergent parallel design, the sequential explanatory design, the exploratory sequential design and the embedded design. For each method a research example is presented. The use of MM can be an added value to improve clinical practices as, through the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods, researchers can better assess complex phenomena typical of nursing.

Translated title of the contributionMixed methods designs: An innovative methodological approach for nursing research
Original languageItalian
Pages (from-to)82-86
Number of pages5
JournalAssistenza Infermieristica e Ricerca
Volume35
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

  • Mixed method
  • Nursing research
  • Qualitative research
  • Quantitative research

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Nursing

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