Mixed methods designs: an innovative methodological approach for nursing research. 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.

Paturzo, M., Colaceci, S., Clari, M., Mottola, A., Alvaro, R., Dickson, V., et al. (2016). I disegni di ricerca con metodo misto: un approccio metodologico innovativo per la ricerca infermieristica. ASSISTENZA INFERMIERISTICA E RICERCA, 35(2), 82-6 [10.1702/2310.24838].

I disegni di ricerca con metodo misto: un approccio metodologico innovativo per la ricerca infermieristica

ALVARO, ROSARIA;VELLONE, ERCOLE
2016-01-01

Abstract

Mixed methods designs: an innovative methodological approach for nursing research. 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.
2016
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/45 - SCIENZE INFERMIERISTICHE GENERALI, CLINICHE E PEDIATRICHE
Settore MED/47 - SCIENZE INFERMIERISTICHE OSTETRICO-GINECOLOGICHE
Italian
Mixed method, qualitative research, quantitative research, nursing research
Paturzo, M., Colaceci, S., Clari, M., Mottola, A., Alvaro, R., Dickson, V., et al. (2016). I disegni di ricerca con metodo misto: un approccio metodologico innovativo per la ricerca infermieristica. ASSISTENZA INFERMIERISTICA E RICERCA, 35(2), 82-6 [10.1702/2310.24838].
Paturzo, M; Colaceci, S; Clari, M; Mottola, A; Alvaro, R; Dickson, V; Vellone, E
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