Use of sedative drugs in specialist palliative care (iSedPall): a multi-modal intervention pilot study protocol by Christoph Ostgathe, Claudia Bausewein, Eva Schildmann, Jeremias Bazata, Maria Heckel, Saskia Kauzner, Carsten Klein, Sabine H. Krauss, Alexander Kremling, Manuela Schneider, Andreas Seifert, Kerstin Ziegler, Christian Jäger, Jan Schildmann

“…The primary feasibility outcomes and formative evaluation of the implementation process will be explored using quantitative (retrospective cohort study, survey) and qualitative elements (focus groups, interviews). …”
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Analisis Penerapan TELOS Feasibility Study Sebagai Kriteria Penilaian Kelayakan Investasi pada UMKM: Studi Kasus Inkubator Bisnis di Lampung by Aini Kolbiana, Evony Silvino Violita

“…This research used interviews, observation, and document analysis for investee and business incubators. …”
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Recruiting patients into a healthcare services trial: lessons learned from a feasibility study to investigate a patient-oriented navigation intervention for age-associated diseases by Kathrin Gödde, Hella Fügemann, Ulrike Grittner, Raphael Kohl, Andreas Meisel, Thomas Reinhold, Nina Rieckmann, Susanne Schnitzer, P. Markus Deckert, Nikolaj Frost, Christian H. Nolte, Stephan J. Schreiber, Ute Goerling, Christine Holmberg

“…Experiences during the recruitment process were investigated through interviews with recruiting personnel and analysed through thematic analysis. …”
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Iranian Senior High School EFL Teachers' Perspectives of Lesson Study: Perceiving Challenges, Hindrances, and Benefits by Nayereh Behdad, Mohammad Hassan Tahririan

“…The instruments used to collect the data consisted of questionnaires at the quantitative stage along with language teachers' reflection notes and semi-structured interviews during the qualitative phase of the study. …”
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A STUDY OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN PURCHASING FOODSTUFFS: A CASE STUDY OF SOFIA, BULGARIA by Borislav ATANASOV

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A mixed-methods study of adaption challenges and social networks of older urban relocators in China by Yiqi Wangliu, Jing Guo, Yang Hu, Yu Liu

“…Methods The study employed a mixed-method study. Twenty-five older urban relocators participated in interviews and 376 older migrants completed a set of surveys. …”
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Health belief model of parents’ COVID-19 vaccination intentions for children: perceived benefits and barriers in Indonesia by Eka Wuri Handayani, Eka Wuri Handayani, Dyah Aryani Perwitasari, Fredrick Dermawan Purba

“…Some barriers to childhood vaccination uptake persist, such as parents’ assumption that children are at lower risk of severe COVID-19 and tend to be asymptomatic carriers. This study aims to develop guidance for in-depth interviews for a future qualitative study based on a cross-sectional quantitative study of parents with school-age children.MethodsThis study adopted a cross-sectional design. …”
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Values and preferences of medication use in patients for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: a mixed-methods exploratory study by Shenghan LI, Heyue DU, Kang AN, Longtao HE, Jing LI, Sheyu LI

“…Following the findings from the qualitative study, a quantitative survey was conducted from November 2022 to February 2023 among a conveniently sampled group of participants in multidisciplinary departments before the quantitative analysis. …”
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A feasibility study of the costs and consequences of improving the oral health of older people in care homes: findings from the TOPIC study by Ciaran O’Neill, Paul R. Brocklehurst, Saif Syed, Michelle Harvey, Sana Daniyal, Sinead Watson, Nia Goulden, Anna Verey, Peter Cairns, Anja Heilmann, Zoe Hoare, Frank Kee, Joe Langley, Nat Lievesley, Andrea Sherriff, Craig J. Smith, Rebecca R. Wassall, Richard G. Watt, Gerald McKenna, Georgios Tsakos

“…Quantitative data from residents comprised EQ5D5L at baseline, 6 and 12 months, qualitiative data was taken from interviews. …”
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Motives for Participating in Study-Abroad Programmes and the Impact of the Pandemic on Selected Universities in South Africa by Elhaam Abrahams, Hilary Kennedy Nji Bama, Pavla Mokoena

“…The discussion is based on quantitative data collected during a survey involving 75 foreign students and qualitative data obtained during interviews with 5 programme coordinators at the international offices of the selected universities. …”
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Exploring Caregiver Grief by Dawn Reid White, Timothy White, Kara L. Vander Linden

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Development of health promotion model in patient with severe traumatic brain injuries: A mixed-method study protocol by Shahla Mohamadirizi, Alireza Irajpour, Bahram Aminmansour, Nasrollah Alimohammadi, Amir Mahaabadi

“…MATERIALS AND METHODS: This exploratory, mixed-methods, qualitative-quantitative study consists of 4 phases will be conducted in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2023–2024. …”
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Medication-related Burden and Experience With Medications in Indonesian Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Mixed-method Study by Yeni Farida, Anna Wahyuni Widayanti, Tri Murti Andayani, Probosuseno

“…Combining the Indonesian version of the Living with Medicine Questionnaire (LMQ) and semi-structured interviews allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the medication-related burden. …”
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A Comparative Study of Local and Global Construction Materials Sourcing Strategies for Road Projects in Nigeria by Araoye Olarinkoye Ajiboye, Micaiah Zhitsu Silas, Chinedu Chimdi Adindu, Elijah Aina Alhassan, Stephen Sunday Kolo

“…A mixed-methods approach was used, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative research. Data collection involved sampling techniques using structured questionnaires and oral interviews. …”
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Lived experiences of adolescents with anorexia nervosa and their parents during olanzapine treatment: a qualitative study by Solène Thorey, Augustin Behaghel, Jordan Sibeoni, Corinne Blanchet, Marie Rose Moro, Emilie Carretier, Maude Ludot-Grégoire

“…Abstract Background Olanzapine is commonly prescribed in Anorexia Nervosa, despite conflicting evidence regarding its efficacy and safety. This study aimed to complement existent quantitative by exploring the lived experiences of adolescents and parents with this treatment. …”
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Effect of acupressure on smoking cessation in young smokers with nicotine dependence: A mixed methods study by Ying-Ying Zhang, Yi-Jie Liu, Yuan Wang, Chen Shen, Shi-Bing Liang, Nicola Robinson, Hai-Fa Qiao, Jian-Ping Liu

“…Changes in outcomes were analyzed at 2 weeks and 4 weeks using SPSS software version 22.0. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants to explore their experiences and attitudes toward auricular acupressure. …”
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Evaluating malaria reactive surveillance and response strategies in northeast Cambodia: a mixed-methods study by Win Han Oo, Sovannaroth Siv, Kaungmyat Khant, Win Htike, Meach Monyth Molyta, Thet Lynn, Nilar Aye Tun, Paul A. Agius, Freya J. I. Fowkes

“…Methods A mixed-methods study of secondary data analysis of aggregated routine malaria datasets, and cross-sectional survey, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with malaria programme stakeholders, frontline health workers and mobile and migrant populations was conducted in Ratanakiri and Stung Treng provinces. …”
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The effectiveness of providing training and ongoing support to foster cultural humility in volunteers serving as mentors to youth of color: a mixed-methods study protocol by Bernadette Sánchez, Amy J. Anderson, Carla Herrera, David L. DuBois, Kay Thursby Bourke, Jean K. Sack, So Jung Lee, Karen Burchwell, Lidia Y. Monjaras-Gaytan, Yesenia Garcia-Murillo

“…Multiple qualitative interviews are conducted with a subset of youth, mentors, parents and BBBS staff to examine how the intervention works and how it impacts relationship development and youth outcomes over time. …”
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Bedside counseling on complementary medicine as a new model in pediatric cancer care—protocol of the SiKOM multicenter prospective cohort study by Lara Nowak, Daniela Reis, Rebecca Büttner, Melanie Schwermer, Jennifer Bals, David D. Martin, David D. Martin, Thomas Ostermann, Alfred Längler, Alfred Längler, Heidemarie Haller, Tycho Zuzak, Tycho Zuzak

“…Feasibility and change measures will be evaluated by comparing cohorts of parents who received complementary medicine counseling with those who did not, as well as medical staff before and after training sessions. Semi-structured interviews with parents and medical staff will further explore barriers to complementary medicine counseling and identify strategies to enhance its implementation. …”
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Perceived stress and betel quid dependence associated with reasons for betel quid chewing among male chewers: a mixed methods study by Su-Erh Chiu, Mei-Hui Hsu, Chung-Jan Kang, Shu-Ching Chen

“…Semi-structured questions were used to interview for qualitative data. Results Among 150 BQ users, the most common reasons for BQ chewing were stimulation, reinforcement, and social/cultural factors. …”
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