Assessment of surgical capacity and productivity in high-volume Ethiopian hospitals: mixed method study by Amare Hailekiros Gebregzi, Elubabor Buno Teko, Abiy Dawit Tantu, Natinael Tesfaye Jale, Genanaw Kassie Getahun, Yohannes Molla Asemu

“…Data were collected through structured document reviews, site observations, and interviews using a validated WHO-aligned tool. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative responses were thematically analyzed using ATLAS.ti. …”
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Challenges and Facilitators to Patient and Public Involvement In Stroke Research: Protocol for a Qualitative Study by Hamidreza Khankeh, Shima Shirozhan, Ulrich Dirnagl

“…Data will be gathered through semi‐structured in‐depth interviews. The quality of the study will be ensured by applying the criteria established by Lincoln and Guba. …”
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Customer Care and Increased Clientele: A Case Study of Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. by Tusiime, Bridget

“…The study adopted a descriptive research design comprising of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. …”
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Communication and Delivery of Project Activities: A Case Study of Selected Organisations in Kabale Municipality by AINE, ONAN

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Communication and Delivery of Project Activities: A Case Study of Selected Organisations in Kabale Municipality by Aine, Onan

“…The study used a descriptive survey design with qualitative and quantitative approaches. …”
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Dental fluorosis and associated factors among Colombian schoolchildren: A Mixed Methods Study by Bruno Gutiérrez-Quiceno, Yeimy Tatiana Ortega-Burbano, Angye Paola Salcedo-Muñoz, Rafaela Reis da Silva, Johana Alejandra Moreno-Drada

“…Methods: In this mixed methods study, researchers conducted clinical examinations on schoolchildren, as well as surveys and semi-structured interviews with parents/guardians in Nariño, Colombia, during 2023. …”
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Phenomenological Study: Analyzing the Role and Meaning of Sports Performance in The Lives of Wheelchair Student-Athletes by Wahyu Dwi Yulianto, Endang Rini Sukamti, Fauzi Fauzi, Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Ristanti Puji Astuti, Septiana Dwi Rakhmawati, Maulana Aditya Pamungkas, Satria Yudi Gontara

“…Materials and methods. The study employed a descriptive quantitative approach using a survey analysis method. …”
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Evaluating the implementation of community engagement guidelines (EVALUA GPS project): a study protocol by Vicente Gea-Caballero, Carmen Belén Benedé Azagra, Ana Maria García, Viola Cassetti, María Victoria López-Ruiz, Marta Domínguez, Alba Gallego-Royo, Catalina Nuñez, Joan Josep Paredes-Carbonell, Luis Angel Pérula-De Torres, Marina Pola-Garcia, Aldecoa Landesa Susana, Aliaga Train Pilar, Aviñó Juan-Ulpiano Dory, Baraza Cano Pilar, Barona Vilar Carmen, Botello Diaz Blancadel Rocío, Bueno Manuel, Couso Viana Sabela, Dominguez Marta, Egea Ronda Ana, Enriquez Natalia, Gallego Dieguez Javier, Gallego Royo Alba, Gea Caballero Vicente, Hernán García Mariano, Hernández Goméz Mercedes Adelaida, Iriarte María Teresa, Lou AlcaineMaría Luz, Martínez Pecharromán Maríadel Mar, Morin Victoria, Nuñez Jiménez Catalina, Peyman- Fard Nima, Pla Consegra Margarita, Romaguera Lliso Amparo, Ruiz Azarola Ainhoa, Sainz Ruiz Pablo

“…Phase II: The developed tool will be implemented in 16 community-based programmes, acting as intervention sites, and 4 controls through a quasi-experimental pre–post study. Phase III: A final online web tool, based on all previously collected information, will be developed to support the implementation of the adapted NICE guidelines recommendations in other contexts and programmes.Data collection and analysis Data will be collected through surveys and semistructured interviews. …”
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Emergency Medicine Scholarly Tracks: A Mixed- methods Study of Faculty and Resident Experiences by Jason Rotoli, Ryan Bodkin, Grace VanGorder, Valerie Lou, Lindsey Picard, Beau Abar

“…Methods: This mixed-methods study includes a cross-sectional quantitative survey with 30 EM residents (who graduated between 2021–2023) and semi-structured, one-hour qualitative interviews with six faculty in a large, tertiary-care academic medical center with a university-based hospital and medical school. …”
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Online osteoarthritis training programme for community-based clinicians: Mixed methods cohort study by Ben Darlow, Melanie Brown, Alison Pask, Andrew M. Briggs, Ben Hudson, Eileen McKinlay, Gareth Frew, J. Haxby Abbott, Jane Clark, Loren Vincent, Rawiri Keenan, Rebecca Grainger, Sarah Dean, Shirley Simmonds, James Stanley

“…Design: Mixed methods cohort study with quantitative measures and qualitative free-text and focus group interviews. …”
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A Smart Glass Telemedicine Application for Prehospital Communication: User-Centered Design Study by Zhan Zhang, Enze Bai, Yincao Xu, Aram Stepanian, Jared M. Kutzin, Kathleen Adelgais, Mustafa Ozkaynak

“…Quantitative data, such as System Usability Scale (SUS) scores and feature ratings, were analyzed using statistical methods. …”
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Supported implementation of tailored multicomponent fall prevention interventions in hospital: a feasibility study by Bethan Richards, Vasi Naganathan, Catherine Sherrington, Leanne Hassett, Matthew Jennings, Andrew Hallahan, Abby Haynes, Charlotte McLennan, Wendy Tilden, Tamsin McVeigh, Veethika Nayak

“…Ward staff were invited to complete preimplementation and postimplementation surveys and postimplementation interviews. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data. …”
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Formative research to optimize pre-eclampsia risk-screening and prevention (PEARLS): study protocol by Nicole Minckas, Alim Swarray-Deen, Sue Fawcus, Rosa Chemwey Ndiema, Annie McDougall, Jennifer Scott, Samuel Antwi Oppong, Ayesha Osman, Alfred Onyango Osoti, Katherine Eddy, Mushi Matjila, George Nyakundi Gwako, Joshua P. Vogel, A. Metin A. Gülmezoglu, Adanna Uloaku Nwameme, Meghan A. Bohren, the PEARLS Trial collaborative group

“…Methods We will employ qualitative and quantitative methods to identify factors that may influence trial implementation. …”
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Experiences and perceptions of clinical research participation at an academic medical center by Joshua T. CLARK, Angela BURRELL, Amber ARNOLD, Travis W. SCHMITZ, Lei ZHANG, Daniel W. JONES, Richard L. SUMMERS, Whitney BONDURANT, Vinayak K. NAHAR

“…Results: In total, 100 Phase I questionnaires were completed, 93 of which met study inclusion criteria. Sixteen Phase I participants opted-in to Phase II interviews, and 11 interviews were successfully completed. …”
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Assessment of Records Management Storage Practices in Medical Centers: Case Study of Rugarama Hospital. by Akello, Deborah

“…The research utilized a case study design with both quantitative and qualitative approaches. …”
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Factors that support home deaths for patients receiving at-home palliative and end-of-life care: a sequential mixed-methods explanatory study by Kelley Kilpatrick, Émilie Allard, Mira Jabbour, Eric Tchouaket

“…Methods A sequential mixed-methods explanatory study (QUANT + QUAL) was conducted. Administrative data from a not-for-profit at-home palliative care organization in Québec Canada from 2015 to 2024 (n = 5931) and 73 semi-structured interviews with patients receiving PEoLC, caregivers, service providers and decision-makers were collected. …”
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Impact of out-of-pocket expenses on children with cancer in Tanzania: A mixed-methods economic study. by Emily R Smith, Pamela Espinoza, Happiness D Kajoka, Henry E Rice, Madeline Metcalf, Anna Tupetz, Cesia Cotache-Condor, Blandina T Mmbaga, Catherine Staton, Esther Majaliwa

“…However, families stated higher OOP costs in qualitative interviews compared to quantitative data.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Protecting families from impoverishment by reducing OOP costs during time periods prior to receiving definitive care may be a strategic way to improve timely diagnosis and early treatment for children with cancer.…”
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Medication-related infrastructure and medication reviews in nursing homes—a rapid appraisal study by Carla Meyer-Massetti, Magdalena Osińska, Naomi Welte, Franziska Zúñiga

“…Between February and August 2022, we distributed a structured online questionnaire to the participating NHs assessing the infrastructure and processes surrounding medication use, analyzing them quantitatively and descriptively. We followed up with 60-minute, in-depth, interprofessional, online group interviews, using a semi-structured interview guide, focusing on interprofessional collaboration and medication reviews. …”
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An exploratory study on the role of occupational therapists in home-based rehabilitation team in South Korea by Young-Myoung Lim, Jae-Shin Lee, Su-Kyoung Kim, Tae-Hyun Cha, Doo-Han Yoo, Hee Kim

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Records Automation in Health Institutions: A Case Study of Rugarama Hospital, Kabale District. by Kamusiime, Apia

“…The researcher used observation, interviewing and questionnaire method. The findings of the study revealed that role of Records automation were ; References, Records for evidence, easy retrieval of information and Management of records, challenges of Records automation were; inadequate fund, Inadequate experienced management personnel, poor storage facilities, inadequate space and understaffing and possible ways of improving records automation in Rugarama Hospital, Kabale District were; soliciting of enough fund, recruitment of experienced personnel, purchase of facilities, trained staff…”
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