An integrated alarm with clamp system to mitigate vascular access bleeding in hemodialysis: a prospective cohort mixed methods study by Ryan J. Chan, Margaret McGrath-Chong, Christopher T. M. Chan

“…We conducted a mixed methods study with a convergent parallel design, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data through two patient questionnaires whereby patients rated their experience with the Redsense system after their first 1–3 treatments and after their last treatment with the system. …”
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Effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of sleep problems in people with fibromyalgia: a multi-methods evidence synthesis by Mari Imamura, Clare Robertson, Jemma Hudson, Daniel Whibley, Lorna Aucott, Katie Gillies, Marcus Beasley, Martin J Stevens, Paul Manson, Debra Dulake, Abhishek Abhishek, Nicole KY Tang, Gary J Macfarlane, Miriam Brazzelli

“…To examine the content of existing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) related to sleep in people with fibromyalgia and compare them in terms of consistency and relevance for patients. Methods Data sources We developed comprehensive search strategies to identify reports of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing sleep outcomes in people with fibromyalgia. …”
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Intersecting factors of disadvantage and discrimination and their effect on daily life during the coronavirus pandemic: the CICADA-ME mixed-methods study by Carol Rivas, Amanda P Moore, Alison Thomson, Kusha Anand, Zainab Zuzer Lal, Alison Fang-Wei Wu, Ozan Aksoy

“…Methods We used a transformative, convergent parallel mixed-methods design integrating three strands – quantitative, qualitative and a secondary data strand – across three phases over 18 months, to answer the study objectives. …”
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Are sexual health survey items understood as intended by African and Asian migrants to Australia? Methods, results and recommendations for qualitative pretesting by Alison Reid, Roanna Lobo, Jo Durham, Limin Mao, Graham Brown, Daniel Vujcich, Meagan Roberts, Zhihong Gu, Lisa Hartley, Piergiorgio Moro, Amy B Mullens, Baden Offord, Enaam Oudih

“…This study pretests one instrument among people born in Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East and North-East Asia living in Australia.Methods Employees of multicultural organisations were trained to collect data over three rounds using a hybrid qualitative pretesting method. …”
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Knowledge and occupational practices of beauticians and barbers in the transmission of viral hepatitis: A mixed-methods study in Volta Region of Ghana. by Silas Adjei-Gyamfi, Abigail Asirifi, Clotilda Asobuno, Felix Kwame Korang

“…An in-depth interview was used to collect data from five environmental health officers who were selected as key informants in the qualitative stage. …”
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Advances in the Automated Identification of Individual Tree Species: A Systematic Review of Drone- and AI-Based Methods in Forest Environments by Ricardo Abreu-Dias, Juan M. Santos-Gago, Fernando Martín-Rodríguez, Luis M. Álvarez-Sabucedo

“…This systematic review explores the latest research on drone-based data collection and AI-driven classification techniques, focusing on studies that classify specific tree species rather than generic tree detection. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of modern contraceptive method utilization among married couples in the pastoralist communities of Fentale district, Eastern Ethiopia by Sena Adugna Beyene, Sileshi Garoma, Tefera Belachew

“…This study aims to fill this gap by exploring factors affecting modern contraceptive use among couples in the Fentale District of Eastern Ethiopia. This mixed-methods cross-sectional study collected qualitative data from August 1 to September 20, 2021, and quantitative data from October 1 to December 25, 2021. …”
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The role of intersectionality in shaping participant engagement with health research through digital methods: findings from a qualitative study by Cherish Boxall, Felicity L. Bishop, Nisreen A. Alwan, Shaun Treweek, Gareth Griffiths, Nnenna Ekeke, John McGavin, Jane Thorp, Katherine Bradbury

“…Whilst efforts have been made to improve engagement with digital health interventions, less attention has been given to digital research methods—such as informed consent, data collection, and research communications—despite their potential to influence study participation and participant experience. …”
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Investigating the status and influencing factors of professional identity formation among Chinese medical interns: a mixed methods study by Xuedong Jia, Jiayi Du, Tianyu Xu, Xuejun Yin, Qiufang Zhang, Xiaoyue Bao, Wan Zhang, Shuzhang Du, Youhong Hu, Loraine Cook, Zhimin Chen, Zhao Yin

“…In the qualitative research, authors arranged semi-structured face-to-face interviews with medical interns. Data collection and analysis were conducted simultaneously. …”
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Codesign of Mental Health Interventions With Young People From Racially Minoritised Populations: A Systematic Review of Methods and Outcomes by Ishrat Shahnaz, Kelly Rose‐Clarke, Daniel Michelson, Petra C. Gronholm

“…Codesigning with youth and other stakeholders (e.g., family members, other caregivers, community members and practitioners) also improved the research projects by identifying specific problems, increasing participant recruitment and enhancing data collection. Additionally, other stakeholders gained a platform to share their expertise, understand youth mental health and build capacity through codesign. …”
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Methods of suicide used by people with cancer: a scoping review protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Daisy Wiggin, Eugene Cassidy, Doireann Ni Dhalaigh, Paul Corcoran, Fahmi Ismail, Zubair Kabir

“…A data collection tool will be specifically designed and piloted independently by two reviewers. …”
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A systematic review of conversational AI tools in ELT: Publication trends, tools, research methods, learning outcomes, and antecedents by Wan Yee Winsy Lai, Ju Seong Lee

“…Quasi-experimental (45%) and cross-section (41%) research designs were commonly employed. Mixed-method (50%) approaches were prevalent for data collection and analysis. …”
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Instrumentation and methods for efficient time-resolved X-ray crystallography of biomolecular systems with sub-10 ms time resolution by John A. Indergaard, Kashfia Mahmood, Leo Gabriel, Gary Zhong, Adam Lastovka, Matthew J. McLeod, Robert E. Thorne

“…We describe instrumentation and methods that enable high-throughput time-resolved study of biomolecular systems using standard crystallography sample supports and mail-in X-ray data collection at standard high-throughput cryocrystallography synchrotron beamlines. …”
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Effects of armed conflict on maternal and infant health: a mixed-methods study of Armenia and the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war by Araz Chiloyan, Lara Rostomian, Elizabeth Hentschel, Carmen Messerlian

“…We hypothesised that crises exposure would correspond to decreased healthcare utilisation rates and worse health outcomes for the maternal and infant population in Armenia, compounded during the pandemic.Methods Following a mixed-methods approach, we used ecological data from 1980 to 2020 to evaluate health trends in conflict, measured as battle-related deaths (BRDs), COVID-19 cases, and maternal and infant health indicators during periods of conflict and peace in Armenia. …”
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Mobilisation in the EveNing to TreAt deLirium (MENTAL): protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility randomised controlled trial by Owen Gustafson, Elizabeth King, Julie Lorraine Darbyshire, David Mcwilliams, C Bassford, Peter Nydahl, L Gallie, Dalia Barghouthy

“…Secondary outcome measures include collecting baseline, clinical and outcome data to inform the power calculations of a future definitive trial.Ethics and dissemination Ethical approval has been obtained through the Wales Research and Ethics Committee 6 (22/WA/0106). …”
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Assessing ethical practices among community pharmacists in Nigeria: prevalence, drivers, challenges, and implications—a mixed methods study by Olanrewaju Olamide Popoola, Olanrewaju Olamide Popoola, Igbagboyemi Adebowale Adebisi, Igbagboyemi Adebowale Adebisi, Adebowale Sylvester Adeyemi, Damilola Samson Adepitan, Damilola Samson Adepitan, Opeyemi Fortunate Oladeru, Opeyemi Fortunate Oladeru

“…This study assessed ethical practices and identified drivers of unethical practices among community pharmacists in Nigeria.MethodsA convergent-parallel mixed method study design was employed, collecting quantitative and qualitative data, which were analyzed using SPSS and inductive content analysis.ResultsMost pharmacists maintained patients’ confidentiality (93.2%), and disclosed side effects of medicines to patients (80.3%). …”
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Putting people at the center: methods for patient journey mapping of viral hepatitis services across two LMICs in the Asia Pacific by Bethany Holt, Jhaki Mendoza, Hoang Nguyen, Duong Doan, Thu Huyen Nguyen, Timothy Bill Mercado, Lam Dam Duy, Martin Fernandez, Manu Gaspar, Geohari Hamoy, Bao Ngoc Le, Boon-Leong Neo, Vy Nguyen, Thuy Pham, Janus Ong, Todd M. Pollack, Jae-Ann Sumalo, Pham Thai, David B. Duong

“…This paper describes a novel, qualitative PJM methodology used in Vietnam and the Philippines to inform the co-design of a people-centered viral hepatitis screening, care and treatment pathway for individuals living with chronic hepatitis, which is a significant public health concern in the Asia-Pacific region. Methods Data collection involved in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of 63 people living with hepatitis (demand-side) and focus group discussions with healthcare providers working in the same geographical areas (supply-side). …”
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Identifying populations at high risk of malaria: a mixed-methods case–control study to inform targeted interventions in Senegal by Tidiane Thiam, Demba Kande, Henry Ntuku, Caterina Guinovart, Natalie Galles, Laura Merriman, Moustapha Cissé, Abiboulaye Sall, Ndack Diop, Aichatou Barry Diouf, Mama Moussa Diaw, Mamadou Diop, Baba Camara, Niene Seck, Aliou Ndour, Yakou Dieye, Jennifer Smith, Adam Bennett

“…This study aimed to evaluate whether these populations are at higher risk of malaria and better characterize their exposure patterns to inform the design of targeted intervention strategies. Methods A mixed-methods study was conducted in the districts of Ranérou, Kaolack, and Saraya between November 2020 and December 2021. …”
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Determining the Requirements of Vulnerable Groups for Health Counseling and Optimizing the Evaluation of Health Consultations: Mixed Methods Study With the Use of AI by Annina Boehm-Fischer, Luzi M Beyer

“…The questionnaire was then programmed into an web-based tool, allowing data collection both on-site with tablets and through integration into the counseling service’s website. …”
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Automatic Edge Detection From Point Clouds Collected by Terrestrial Laser Scanners by Anh Thu Thi Phan, Thi Ngoc Huynh, Mai Pham Huynh

“…Nine data samples with progressively escalating complexity levels were used to evaluate the method. …”
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