Evaluating the implementation of a digital coordination centre in an Australian hospital setting: a mixed method study protocol by Timothy N Fazio, Daniel Capurro, Colin Malone, Sam Freeman, Wynona Black, Wendy W Chapman, Jana Gazarek, Meredith J Layton, Kayley Lyons, Laura Pumo, Samantha Plumb, Brad Astbury

“…Data sources will include interviews, project documentation and observations, with qualitative and quantitative analyses targeting metrics like emergency department boarding and length of stay.Ethics and dissemination This study has been approved by the RMH Human Research Ethics Committee (QA2023089). …”
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Mapping care provision for type 1 diabetes throughout Australia: a protocol for a mixed-method study by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Yvonne Zurynski, Jennifer Couper, Sophia Zoungas, Timothy Jones, Elizabeth Davis, David Bloom, Ann Carrigan, Rebecca Lake, Tony Huynh

“…It will identify the gaps and needs in care delivery as viewed by healthcare providers and by children, young people and their families accessing care in metropolitan and rural or remote regions throughout Australia.Methods and analysis A mixed-method study that includes provider and consumer-specific surveys and interviews about current T1D care provisions. …”
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The role of AI in reducing maternal mortality: Current impacts and future potentials: Protocol for an analytical cross-sectional study. by Patrick O Owoche, Morris Senghor Shisanya, Betty Mayeku, Lucy Natecho Namusonge

“…Quantitative data will be collected from health facility records, national health databases (KHIS), and structured surveys, while qualitative data will be gathered through key informant interviews (KIIs) with healthcare providers and policymakers, as well as focus group discussions (FGDs) with maternal health service users. …”
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Determinants of Performance in Physical Sciences at Uganda Certificate of Education: A Case Study of Selected Schools in Ntungamo Municipality. by Muhindo, Alex

“…The study used a cross-sectional survey research design applying both qualitative and quantitative approaches. …”
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Bat-human interactions and associated factors among communities in Bundibugyo District, Uganda: A cross-sectional study. by James Natweta Baguma, Shamilah Namusisi, Lesley Rose Ninsiima, Rogers Musiitwa, Bridget Nagawa Tamale, Mathius Amperiize, Douglas Bulafu, James Muleme, David Musoke, Clovice Kankya, Charles Drago Kato

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in Harugale, Burondo and Ntandi Subcounties in Bundibugyo District between November 2022 and March 2023. …”
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Online Physical Education: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Health Perceptions and Professional Effectiveness of Physical Education Teachers by Ronit Ben Amotz, Gizell Green, Sharon Barak, Riki Tesler, Sharon Levi, Adilson Marques, Ariela Giladi, Gili Joseph, Kwok Ng, Avi Zigdon

“…Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, we conducted a cross-sectional web survey (N = 757) followed by in-depth interviews (N = 15). Participants were selected from a list provided by the Israeli Ministry of Education, with inclusion criteria requiring at least one year of PE teaching experience. …”
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Patient Experiences With a Mobile Self-Care Solution for Low-Complex Orthopedic Injuries: Mixed Methods Study by Jelle Spierings, Gijs Willinge, Marike Kokke, Sjoerd Repping, Wendela de Lange, Thijs Geerdink, Ruben van Veen, Detlef van der Velde, J Carel Goslings, Bas Twigt

“…Data were collected through a survey directly after the ED visit, a survey 3 months post injury, and semistructured interviews. Quantitative data were reported descriptively, and qualitative data used thematic analysis. …”
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SHOULD LIKERT DATA BE TRANSFORMED USING SUMMATED RATING SCALE? A CONFIRMATORY FACTOR ANALYSIS STUDY ON THE CONTINUOUS LEARNING by Islamiani Safitri

“…Continuous Learning competence can be measured through self-assessment to minimize interview failure. The problem arises when the Continuous Learning instrument is developed using a Likert Scale. …”
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The association between a vegetarian diet and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in India: the Indian Migration Study. by Krithiga Shridhar, Preet Kaur Dhillon, Liza Bowen, Sanjay Kinra, Ankalmadugu Venkatsubbareddy Bharathi, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Kolli Srinath Reddy, Shah Ebrahim, Indian Migration Study Group

“…Information on diet (validated interviewer-administered semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire), tobacco, alcohol, physical history, medical history, as well as blood pressure, fasting blood and anthropometric measurements were collected. …”
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Factors of a physician quality improvement leadership coalition that influence physician behaviour: a mixed methods study by Pamela Mathura, Narmin Kassam, Karen Spalding, Reidar Hagtvedt, Jennifer Medves, Lenora Duhn, Sandra Marini

“…Qualitative phase/analyses included: structured virtual interviews with 12 physicians/participants; a content analysis aligned to the Theoretical Domains Framework and the Behaviour Change Wheel. …”
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Collective Trauma- Psychosocial consequences of war in northern Sri Lanka 10 years on, a mixed methods study by Umaharan Thamotharampillai, Ruwanthi Perera, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, Shehan Williams, Thedsanamoorthy Vijayasangar, Balasubramaniam Sivatharsan, Vanceline Hilbert, Daya Somasundaram

“…Introduction: Individuals, families and communities in Sri Lanka, particularly in the North-East of Sri Lanka, have undergone 3 decades of war trauma. Methods: Mixed quantitative and qualitative methods with an integrated, holistic and inclusive approach using validated survey measures of trauma, collective distress and mental health, complemented by information from narratives, observations, key-informant interviews, focus group discussions and case studies were collected from the war-affected in 5 districts of Sri Lanka. …”
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Financial Management and Performance of SACCOS in Kisoro District: A Case Study of Chahi Dukore SACCO in Chahi Sub County. by Tuyambaze, Medad

“…The study employed a positivist orientation since it was not purely quantitative-based, with a need for qualitative data. …”
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Evaluation of the HAL® lumbar type exoskeleton in long-term care: protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility study by Sebastian Hofstetter, Pascal Müller, Dominik Behr, Suenye Thal, Motoaki Komiya, Stefan Dowiasch, Patrick Jahn

“…Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and Short-Form Health Survey (SF-8) at baseline (T1), mid-study (T2), and post-intervention (T3). Qualitative methods include semi-structured interviews with eight caregivers, exploring usability, perceived benefits, and barriers to adoption.ResultsData will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, repeated measures ANOVA, and thematic content analysis for qualitative data. …”
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Effect of using mobile devices as an instructional tool on teachers' creativity: an interpretive phenomenological study of Pakistani teachers' experiences by Zainab Shahzadi Javid, Zohra Nazeer, Rozina Sewani, Abdullah Laghari

“…Second, only semi-structured interviews were utilized for data gathering in this study. …”
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Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Alcohol Consumption Among the Youths in Kampala, Uganda. A Cross-Sectional Study by Namiiro AM, Audo R, Nannungi CD, Pitua I, Kiberu D, Talemwa P, Mujuni E, Lwesabula A, Ageimo P, Khaukha AZ, Kuol MJ, Egaru L, Koire M, Ssewante N

“…Participation was strictly after informed consent was obtained. 381 youths were interviewed, both students and non-students were included in the study. …”
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Supramaximal high-intensity interval training for older adults in a community setting: a pragmatic feasibility study by Erik Frykholm, Beatrice Pettersson, Mattias Hedlund, Maria Wiklund, Bengt Johansson, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk, Erik Rosendahl, Nina Lindelöf

“…Both qualitative (individual interviews) and quantitative (estimated maximal oxygen consumption, estimated 6-second power, exercise- related motivation, and self-efficacy) data were collected and analysed (content analysis and descriptive statistics) in parallel. …”
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Decentralization and Primary Health Care Service delivery in Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality by Julius, Kisembo

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‘Where soft skills are (not) developing…’: A study of graduates’ skills and the role of university in preparing students for the labour market in Hungary by Zsófia Kocsis, Gabriella Pusztai

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The Contribution of Tour Companies Towards the Development of the Tourism Industry in Rwanda: A Case Study of Primate Safari Tour Company by Diogene, Habimana

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Patient navigation in German emergency care (NODE). Study protocol of a multi-center mixed-methods trial by Daniela Krüger, Maria Altendorf, Felix Holzinger, Cornelia Wäscher, Hanna Winkler, Martin Möckel, Christoph Heintze, Judith Stumm, Konrad Schmidt, Konrad Schmidt, Anna Slagman

“…This study includes four working modules: (1) a systematic literature review; (2) qualitative semi-structured interviews with patients (n∼15–20), as well as four focus group interviews with health care providers (n∼5); (3) a prospective multi-centre cohort study in adult, self-referred emergency patients at two time points (t0: n = 1,031; t1: n = 344), primary endpoint: proportion of patients treated other than standard emergency care, secondary endpoints: secondary efficiency, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), patient safety, quality of care, clinical outcomes, and cost-effectiveness; participant observation of patients' treatment trajectories and organizational processes at three different patient navigation models (n∼10–15), an online provider survey; and (4) data triangulation and recommendations for practice and policy.DiscussionThis is the first study to compare different patient navigation and cooperation models to standard ED care in Germany and evaluate their effectiveness. …”
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