Mixed Methods in Health Sciences Research

Leslie Curry is an internationally-recognized expert in mixed methods research.  For two decades, she has conducted extramurally-funded studies using these methods to examine health care delivery and quality in diverse settings and the scale up of health care innovations, with emphasis on translating her research into policy and practice. Leslie has extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and consulting on qualitative and mixed methods with a wide range of researchers in the health sciences. She brings this experience to the book in order to include essential information needed to address the questions commonly asked by students and colleagues. Marcella Nunez-Smith is a practicing physician and researcher who has been awarded multiple grants from the U. S. National Institutes of Health and foundations to lead qualitative and mixed methods projects. She brings a unique vantage point as a traditionally-trained health services and clinical researcher who subsequently incorporated mixed methods approaches into her established research portfolio. Marcella also regularly reviews manuscripts and grant applications utilizing these methods. She seeks to bridge her mixed methods knowledge with the pragmatic needs of health sciences researchers.

"The content is highly applicable to real life research teams in the areas of clinical research, health services research, and implementation science, providing sound content and practical advice. The authors have synthesized and pull key concepts from a variety of sources to provide a concise resource."

• Part I: Mixed Methods 101Chapter 1: Definition and Overview of Mixed Methods DesignsDefinition and Characteristics of Mixed Methods ResearchKey Factors in Mixed Methods Research DesignsPrimary Mixed Methods Study DesignsExamples From Peer-Reviewed Published LiteratureChapter 2: Applications and Illustrations of Mixed Methods Health Sciences ResearchRelevance of Mixed Methods Research in the Health SciencesIllustrations From Mixed Methods Studies in the Health SciencesChapter 3: Determining the Appropriateness and Feasibility of Using Mixed MethodsDefining the Nature of the Research QuestionDeveloping the Rationale and Aims for a Mixed Methods StudyKey Considerations at the Planning Stage of a Project to Determine FeasibilityPart II: Getting Mixed Methods Research FundedChapter 4: Writing a Scientifically Sound and Compelling Grant Proposal for a Mixed Methods StudyBefore You WriteTrends in Funding for Mixed Methods StudiesWriting a Mixed Methods ProposalChapter 5: Examples of Funded Grant Applications Using Mixed MethodsReal-World Examples of National Institutes of Health Grant ApplicationsTips From the FieldChapter 6: Assessing Quality in Mixed Methods StudiesThe Importance of Research Quality for Different AudiencesCommon Standards of Quality in Qualitative and Quantitative ResearchAdditional Standards for Quality in Designing and Conducting Mixed Methods StudiesExamples of Threats to Quality in the Design and Conduct of Mixed Methods StudiesPart III: Designing and Implementing a Mixed Methods StudyChapter 7: Sampling and Data Collection in Mixed Methods StudiesPrinciples of Sound SamplingPrinciples of Sampling in Mixed Methods StudiesPractices of Sampling in Mixed Methods StudiesApproaches to Data Collection in Mixed Methods StudiesChapter 8: Data Analysis and Integration in Mixed Methods StudiesImportance of Integration of Mixed Methods DataDeveloping a Data Analysis PlanApproaches to Integration in Data Collection and AnalysisImplementing Data IntegrationIntegration in Interpreting and Presenting FindingsChapter 9: Managing Mixed Methods TeamsWhy Think About Mixed Methods Teams?Mixed Methods Teams as Representational GroupsConsiderations and Guiding Principles for Managing TeamsSingle Investigator ResearchChapter 10: Implementation Issues in Mixed Methods ResearchWorking With Human Research Protection ProgramsRecommendations for Preparing a Strong Mixed Methods Application for Human Research Protection Program ReviewKey Issues for Specific Mixed Methods Design TypesImplementation Challenges and Strategies From the FieldPart IV: Disseminating FindingsChapter 11:Publishing Mixed Methods Studies in the Health SciencesChallenges and Opportunities in Publishing Mixed Methods Research in the Health SciencesDeveloping a Publication Strategy and PlanResponding to Peer Reviews for Mixed Methods StudiesExample of Letter for Revision and Resubmission