ExerG – an exergame-based training device for the rehabilitation of older adults: a functional model usability study by Jane Muheim, Isabella Hotz, Franziska Kübler, Silvia Herren, Simon Sollereder, Katharina Kruszewski, Anna Lisa Martin‑Niedecken, Alexandra Schättin, Frank Behrendt, Sonja Böckler, Stefan Schmidlin, Roman Jurt, Stephan Niedecken, Yanick Riederer, Christian Brenneis, Leo H. Bonati, Barbara Seebacher, Corina Schuster‑Amft

“…Methods We conducted a multi-methods study using several assessments to quantify usability and enjoyment outcomes, along with semi-structured interviews to gain an in-depth understanding of the users’ experiences. …”
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Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness in Black Families and Communities in Ontario, Canada: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Joseph Adu, Josephine P H Wong, Priscilla Boakye, Sebastian Gyamfi, Egbe B Etowa, Mark Fordjour Owusu

“…ResultsAs of September 2024, the study has received ethical approval in Canada. We have completed data collection for phase one of the study and plans are far advanced to start recruitment for phases 2 and 3. …”
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The Importance of Prenatal Diagnosis for the Early Detection of Fetal Abnormalities in Rural Areas, Indonesia: A Mixed-Method Study by Supriyatiningsih Wenang, Lidia Febrianti, Riken Nur Diaz, Fajar Hafiz Sandiawan, Diyah Nahdiyati, Franz Bahlmann

“…Demographic data and knowledge about prenatal diagnosis are presented through quantitative methods. The qualitative data presented through in-depth interviews explored the perspectives of health care workers and pregnant women regarding experiences, obstacles, and support in carrying out prenatal diagnosis. …”
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Patient Experience of Virtual Hospital Care Provided by a Multidisciplinary Team: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study by Tim M Jackson, Kanesha Ward, Saranjit Singh, Rezwanul Rana, Winnifred Li, Chenyao Yu, Jason Levy, Michelle Chen, Mui Chung, Shelley Somi, Kim Offner, Enrico Coiera, Annie AY Lau

“…The methods include (1) document analysis: this will be used to identify the current formal processes that govern the virtual hospital; (2) secondary analysis of data: a detailed investigation of existing data collected by the virtual hospital, for example, patient-reported experience measures, patient-reported outcome measures, and other available data; (3) observations of current practices; (4) semistructured interviews; (5) co-designed focus groups; (6) economic analysis; (7) comparative case study; and finally, (8) a triangulation analysis. …”
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Community boat service to promote institutional delivery in the Philippines: a mixed-methods study of a social innovation by Renzo Guinto, Joseph D Tucker, Carine Ronsmans, Meredith Labarda, Wenjie Shan, Allan Ulitin, Jana Deborah Mier-Alpaño, Jose Rene Bagani Cruz, Katerina N Abiertas

“…In the quantitative component, we analysed the data from nationally representative household surveys and governmental data to assess the institutional delivery rate before and after the boat project started in 2012. …”
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Explaining and Analyzing the Effect of Brand Value Components on Medical Tourism Development: A Case Study of Ahvaz Metropolis by Majid Goodarzi

“…The field study involved interviews and questionnaires, which were formatted using a Likert scale. …”
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Participatory Intervention Development of a Peer-Guided Self-Help App for Anxiety Disorders: Mixed Methods Study by Laura Duddeck, Timo Stolz, Christian Zottl, Thomas Berger, Johanna Boettcher

“…In stage 2, qualitative feedback was collected from a focus group (n=5) and interviews (n=4), with participants recruited through group leaders of the organization. …”
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Strengthening universities’ response to sexual harassment with an equity approach: the UNI4EQUITY mixed-methods study protocol by Sarah Van de Velde, Stefano Porru, Angela Carta, José Miguel Carrasco, Carmen Vives-Cases, Sofia Neves, Marina Berbegal-Bernabeu, Vanesa Pérez-Martínez, Aitana Muñoz-Haba, Sylwia Jaskulska, Anneleen De Cuyper, Maryna Manchenko, Barbara Jankowiak, Marlies Wallner, Viktoria Stifter

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A mobile intervention to reduce anxiety among university students, faculty, and staff: Mixed methods study on users' experiences. by Sarah Livermon, Audrey Michel, Yiyang Zhang, Kaitlyn Petz, Emma Toner, Mark Rucker, Mehdi Boukhechba, Laura E Barnes, Bethany A Teachman

“…CBM-I training targets cognitive biases in threat perception, aiming to increase cognitive flexibility by reducing rigid negative thought patterns and encouraging more benign interpretations of ambiguous situations. This study used questionnaire and interview data to gather feedback from users of a mobile application called "Hoos Think Calmly" (HTC), which offers brief CBM-I training doses in response to stressors commonly experienced by students, faculty, and staff at a large public university. …”
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Enhancing Customer Awareness of Cybersecurity Threats in E-Banking: A Study on the Role of AI-based Risk Communication Tools by Musawer Hakimi, Ahmad Jamy Kohistani, Faqeed Ahmad Sahnosh, Abdul Wahid Samadzai, Wahidullah Enayat

“…A mixed-method design of quantitative survey of 384 users and qualitative interview of 20 participants was used to reflect broader insights. …”
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E- Library Resources Utilization and Students’ Academic Performance in Universities in Uganda: A Case Study of Uganda Martyrs University. by Arineitwe, Oliva

“…Literature was organized according to the above specific objectives. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design; both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. …”
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Structure, conservation and health implications of urban wild meat value chains: A case study of Lagos, Nigeria by Samuel N. Akpan, Pim van Hooft, Anise N. Happi, Ralph Buij, Frank van Langevelde, Elizabeth A.J. Cook, James M. Hassell, Dawn M. Zimmerman, Sherrill P. Masudi, Christian T. Happi, Lian F. Thomas

“…We employed a cross-sectional study design incorporating qualitative and quantitative approaches. …”
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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

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional mixed methods study was conducted in Volta Ghana from April to June 2021. …”
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Investigating the Best Practices for Engagement in Remote Participatory Design: Mixed Methods Analysis of 4 Remote Studies With Family Caregivers by Anna Jolliff, Richard J Holden, Rupa Valdez, Ryan Coller, Himalaya Patel, Matthew Zuraw, Anna Linden, Aaron Ganci, Christian Elliott, Nicole E Werner

“…MethodsWe analyzed qualitative and quantitative data from evaluation and reflection surveys and interviews completed by research and community partners (family caregivers) across 4 remote PD studies. …”
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Availability and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents of Godawari Municipality, Nepal: A cross-sectional study. by Laxmi Gautam, Aastha Maharjan, Harikrishna Bhattarai, Sujan Gautam

“…A self-administered questionnaire was used with adolescents aged 15-19 (n = 416), and conducted Key Informants Interview (KII) and observation were conducted in health institutions. …”
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Family support and its determinants among older patients with chronic diseases in Guangzhou communities: a mixed-methods study by Yingxian Yu, Lulin Yan, Mi Yao, Guoqiang Sun, Lin Xu, Hao Tang

“…Data were collected between December 2021 and December 2022 using the Personal Information Form, the Family Caregiving Index, the Family Support Scale, and the Semi-Structured Interview Form. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple linear regression analyses were used for quantitative data analysis. …”
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Efficiency Improvement in Raw Material Inventory Management Using EOQ and POQ (Study Case: PT. Varia Usaha Beton) by Tsania Lutfia Salsabila Ali Tamam, Fourry Handoko, Sony Haryanto

“…Varia Usaha Beton optimally so that there is no excess or shortage of inventory to minimize total costs using the EOQ and POQ methods, and comparing the EOQ and POQ methods that will be applied. This study is a descriptive study with a quantitative approach. …”
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Practicum and Professional Role Identity (Re)construction: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study on Iranian EFL Student Teachers by Mohammad Zeinali, Manoochehr Jafarigohar, Mahmood Reza Atai, Hassan Soleimani

“…Coincident with the surveying process, the qualitative data were gathered through a semi-structured interview held at the beginning of the practicum and four integrative reports developed by the participants at the end of every practicum semester. …”
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Exploring experiences of healthcare and clinical challenges for Deaf people: for better healthcare equity! A mixed-methods study protocol by Min Wang, Liping Wang, Jiaqi Sun, Chengang Hong, Zhongling Zhou, Feier Zhou, Jinhui Chu, Weichao Liu, Jinghan Yang, Qianyu Zhang

“…The first stage is a quantitative study, using a cross-sectional survey to investigate the current situation of the healthcare experience of the Deaf population in China. …”
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Study on Innovative Practices to Promote Girls’ Retention and Transition to Secondary and Higher Learning Institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. by Ayiga, Natal, Adyanga, Francis Akena, Akello, Jacqueline

“…The primary data was collected by using 7 tools containing both quantitative and qualitative data. The structured questionnaire, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were used to collect the data. …”
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