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

“…Documented reasons for patients’ refusal to participate in the study included feeling overwhelmed (stroke patients) and not perceiving the study as relevant (lung cancer patients). …”
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The role of generative AI in improving the sustainability and efficiency of HR recruitment process by Réka Koteczki, Dániel Csikor, Boglárka Eisinger Balassa

“…This article examines the environmental impacts of GAI on HRM through a case study. The research combines qualitative and quantitative methods: expert interviews are used to explore practical applications, while calculations on energy consumption, costs, and emissions are carried out by comparing traditional and AI-based recruitment methods. …”
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Assessment of awareness, consumption, and disposal behavior of information and communication technology waste among consumers in Windhoek, Namibia by David Aiyambo, Ernestine Atangana, Anesu Ruswa, Ufuoma Patience Ejoke

“…Using a mixed-methods approach, qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 10 participants, and quantitative data were collected using a questionnaire, which was completed by 60 respondents. …”
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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 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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A STUDY OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN PURCHASING FOODSTUFFS: A CASE STUDY OF SOFIA, BULGARIA by Borislav ATANASOV

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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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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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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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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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Exploring Caregiver Grief by Dawn Reid White, Timothy White, Kara L. Vander Linden

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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

“…Objectives This study explored the specific medication-related burdens experienced by older adults with chronic disease and the contributing factors. …”
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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

“…However, this was a pilot and single-arm study, and these findings must be further verified. …”
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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

“…This approach aims to facilitate communication, improve understanding, and mitigate risks associated with complementary medicine during pediatric cancer care.MethodsThis study will be conducted in five pediatric cancer centers in Germany. …”
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Improving the diagnostic accuracy of referrals for papilloedema (DIPP) study: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Luke Bennetto, Beth Stuart, Jonathan Benger, Matthew J Ridd, Helen Bolton, William Hollingworth, Michael Bowen, Amar Shah, Samuel William David Merriel, Alyson Huntley, Victoria Wilson, Maria Theresa Redaniel, Paul Roy, Denize Atan, Frank Moore, Olivia Skrobot, Mary-Ann Sherratt, Marcia Lucraft, Christina Stokes

“…Results of the study will be published on our DIPP study website and disseminated to our stakeholder groups through peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.…”
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