Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences

Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitative research methods in a single study. The use of mixed methods research is increasingly popular in nursing and health sciences research. This growth in popularity has been driven by the increasing complexity of research problems relating to human health and wellbeing. Mixed Method Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences is an accessible, practical guide to the design, conduct and reporting of mixed method research in nursing or the health sciences. Each chapter stands alone, describing the various steps of the research process, but contains links to other chapters. Within the text, real-life examples from the published literature, doctoral theses and the unpublished work of the authors, illustrate the concepts being discussed. Places mixed methods research within its contemporary context Includes international contributions from UK, Australia, NZ and USA Provides an accessible introduction to theoretical and philosophical underpinnings Demystifies strategies for analysing mixed methods data Examines strategies for publishing mixed methods research Includes learning objectives and exemplars in each chapter Final chapters provide real-life examples of applied research About the Authors: Sharon Andrew is Head of Program (Postgraduate) and Elizabeth J. Halcomb is Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Western Sydney. Also of Interest: The Research Process in Nursing (Fifth Edition) Edited by Kate Gerrish and Anne Lacey 978-14051-3013-4 Research Handbook for Healthcare Professionals Mary Hickson 978-14051-7737-5 Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists and Practitioner-Researchers Second edition Colin Robson 978-0631-21305-5 Reviewing Research Evidence for Nursing Practice: Systematic Reviews Edited by Christine Webb and Brenda Roe 978-14051-4423-0

Mixed methods research combines quantitative and qualitativeresearch methods in a single study. The use of mixed methodsresearch is increasingly popular in nursing and health sciencesresearch. This growth in popularity has been driven by theincreasing complexity of research problems relating to human healthand wellbeing.Mixed Method Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences is anaccessible, practical guide to the design, conduct and reporting ofmixed method research in nursing or the health sciences. Eachchapter stands alone, describing the various steps of the researchprocess, but contains links to other chapters. Within the text'real-life' examples from the published literaturedoctoral theses and the unpublished work of the authors, illustratethe concepts being discussed.* * Places mixed methods research within its contemporarycontext* * Includes international contributions from UK, Australia, NZ andUSA* * Provides an accessible introduction to theoretical andphilosophical underpinnings* * Demystifies strategies for analysing mixed methods data* * Examines strategies for publishing mixed methods research* * Includes learning objectives and exemplars in each chapter* * Final chapters provide 'real-life' examples ofapplied researchAbout the Authors:Sharon Andrew is Head of Program (Postgraduate) and Elizabeth J.Halcomb is Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing & MidwiferyUniversity of Western Sydney.Also of Interest:The Research Process in Nursing (Fifth Edition)Edited by Kate Gerrish and Anne Lacey978-14051-3013-4Research Handbook for Healthcare ProfessionalsMary Hickson978-14051-7737-5Real World Research: A Resource for Social Scientists andPractitioner-ResearchersSecond editionColin Robson978-0631-21305-5Reviewing Research Evidence for Nursing Practice: SystematicReviewsEdited by Christine Webb and Brenda Roe978-14051-4423-0

Table of Contents.Foreword.Preface.Editors and contributors.Glossary.Section One: Preliminary Considerations .Chapter 1 Introduction to Mixed Methods Research for Nursing andthe Health Sciences.Chapter 2 Does Mixed Methods Constitute A Change InParadigm?.Chapter 3 Designs for Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 4 Managing Mixed Methods Projects.Section Two: Conducting Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 5 Data Collection in Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 6 Analysing Mixed Methods Data.Chapter 7 From Rigour to Trustworthiness: Validating MixedMethods.Chapter 8 Reporting Mixed Methods Projects..Section Three: Exemplars of Mixed Methods Research.Chapter 9 Mixed Methods Intervention Trials.Chapter 10 A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Study: PoliceReferrals to a Psychiatric Facility.Chapter 11 Action Research as a Mixed Methods Design: APalliative approach in residential aged care.Chapter 12 Future Challenges for Mixed Methods Research inNursing and the Health Sciences.Index......