Impact of the DEDICATED approach to optimizing palliative care for people with dementia: a multi-method study by Jesper M.A. Biesmans, Sascha R. Bolt, Niels Hameleers, Jos M.G.A. Schols, Jenny T. van der Steen, Sandra M.G. Zwakhalen, Daisy J.A. Janssen, Judith M.M. Meijers

“…Methodology This multi-method evaluation study used: (1) qualitative interviews with those who had acted as ambassadors in implementing the DEDICATED approach; (2) questionnaires measuring perceived self-efficacy, work engagement, and psychological empowerment among healthcare professionals working in these ambassadors’ teams; and (3) questionnaires with bereaved family caregivers exploring the frequency of advance care planning discussion and their experiences with the end-of-life care provided to their relative with dementia. …”
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Codeswitching – Ergebnisse einer Studie in der albanischen Sprachgruppe in Deutschland und der Schweiz by Naxhi Selimi, Basil Schader, Andrea Cantieni

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Current state of mental health and substance use in Toledo, Belize: A mixed methods study by Jaclyn Kirsch, Megan Fabbri, Kristen Kerr, Lynette Gomez

“…Using community-based participatory research methods, this preliminary mixed methods study (quantitative n = 163; qualitative n = 10) aims to (1) investigate mental health symptoms and substance use patterns in a non-randomized sample of individuals from southern Belize and (2) explore community perspectives on mental health among community stakeholders. …”
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Examining academic integrity policy and practice in the era of AI: a case study of faculty perspectives by Rami Alsharefeen, Naji Al Sayari

“…IntroductionThis study investigates faculty perceptions of academic integrity policies addressing traditional and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) plagiarism at an internationalized higher education institution in the UAE.MethodologyEmploying a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were collected from 71 faculty members representing 37 nations via an online survey, supplemented by qualitative insights from 17 semi-structured interviews. …”
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Communication between healthcare professionals and parturients during the childbirth experience: a mixed-methods study by Luciana Braz de Oliveira Paes, Natália Rejane Salim, Beatriz Rosana Gonçalves de Oliveira Toso, Jamile Claro de Castro Bussadori, Monika Wernet, Aline Oliveira Silveira, Mariana Torreglosa Ruiz, Márcia Regina Cangiani Fabbro

“…Methods: this sequential explanatory mixed-methods study was conducted with postpartum women in a teaching maternity hospital. …”
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Transformation of the Tanzania medical stores department through global fund support: an impact assessment study by Patrick Githendu, Linden Morrison, Rosemary Silaa, Sai Pothapregada, Sarah Asiimwe, Rafiu Idris, Tatjana Peterson, Emma Davidson, Abaleng Lesego, Neema Mwale, Sako Mayrick Mwakalobo, Laurean Rugambwa Bwanakunu, Tom Achoki

“…Background The Tanzania government sought support from The Global Fund to Fight AIDs, Tuberculosis and Malaria to reform its Medical Stores Department, with the aim of improving performance. The study sought to assess the impact of the reforms and document the lessons learnt.Methods Quantitative and qualitative research methods were applied to assess the impact of the reforms. …”
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A study on sexual violence among women in Northern Ethiopia's 2022 conflict: mixed methods by Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Seteamlak Adane Masresha, Birtukan Gizachew Ayal, Kindie Mekuria, Tsion Kokeb Kodo, Abayneh Tunta Boye, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta

“…Quantitative analysis employed multivariable binary logistic regression, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis.ResultThe study found a 9.76% prevalence of sexual violence, with 2.4% experiencing rape during the conflict. …”
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Informing family physician payment reform in Canada: protocol for a cross-provincial, multimethod study by Agnes Grudniewicz, Kimberlyn McGrail, Alan Katz, M Ruth Lavergne, David Rudoler, Lindsay Hedden, Maria Mathews, Rita McCracken, Erin C Strumpf, Nichole Austin, Gayle Halas, Sarah Spencer, Ted McDonald, Hugh Shiplett, Rachel Thelen

“…Second, using provincial and national administrative datasets, we will assess the impact of these payment reforms on service volume, attachment/enrolment, continuity of care, and costs.Ethics and dissemination We have obtained cross-jurisdictional ethics approvals from Research Ethics British Columbia for the qualitative components and Nova Scotia Health for the quantitative components of this research. Harmonised ethics approvals have been obtained from additional institutions across all study regions. …”
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Critical care nurses' perceptions toward withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments: a phenomenology study by Ibrahim Ahmd Alabd, Sahar Yassien Mohammad, Dalia Ali Ameen

“…Therefore, further qualitative and quantitative studies are required. Keywords: life-sustaining treatments, Perceptions, qualitative design, themes, withdrawal…”
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Comparative Study of Short Video and E-Booklet Media in Enhancing Students’ Understanding of Traffic Safety by Goklas Hendra Uktolseja, Dani Fitria Brilianti, Ahmad Basuki, Edi Purwanto

“…This study employs a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental method and a pre-test and post-test control group design. …”
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Impacting Information Technology on Investment Capital Attraction and Sustainable Development: A Case Study in Vietnam by Lam Thanh Hien, Phan Thanh Tam

“…A quantitative study was performed on 800 representative managers from three provinces and one city in Vietnam to assess the model and research hypotheses. …”
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Employment Relations and the Performance of Government Entities: A Case Study of Kabale District Local Government. by Asiimwe, Jackline

“…The study used a descriptive research design that aimed at generating information after the incident had occurred; the Qualitative approach included the use of interviews. …”
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Understanding knowledge and media influence on people with hepatitis B in Senegal: a mixed-methods study by Séverine Carillon, Ibrahima Gueye, Moussa Seydi, Boubacar Coulibaly, Gilles Wandeler, Khaly Diaw, Aissatou Niang, Aminata Diallo, Albert Gautier Ndione, Mariama Diédhiou, Judicaël Malick Tine, Amady Ndiaye, Louise Fortes, Ndèye Fatou Ngom, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Oumy Camara, Astou Diop, Boly Niang, Bintou Fall, Bruce Wembulua, Kevine Tiogouo, Marianne Berthé, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Adrià Ramírez Mena, Judicaël Tine, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Fatima Sall, Daye Ka, Ahmadou Mboup, Alassane Ndiaye, Abibatou Diaw, Assietou Gaye, Betty Fall, Houleye Saou, Ababacar Niang, Bessoum Sy, Sadio Ba, Astou Diagne, Mamadou Gueye, Kiné Ndiaye, Ndeye Fatou Nguirane, Mbaye Thiam, Ibrahima Niang, Joseph Diouf, Ndoye Diop, Khady Ndaw, Khady Ghassama, Khadim Faye, Fatou Diop, Marie Massaly, Aminata Ndoye Badji, Melissa Sandrine Pandi, Hubert Akotia, Bineta Seck Fall, Ousseynou Ndiaye, Marie-Joseph Dieme, Abdoulaye Keita

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Mini-grid performance in Sub-Saharan Africa: case studies from Tsumkwe and Gam, Namibia by Kedar Mehta, Bertha Lwakatare, Wilfried Zörner, Mathias Ehrenwirth

“…By using a mixed-method approach, the research combines quantitative and qualitative data to offer a comprehensive analysis of these two mini-grid systems of Namibia. …”
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Post-vaccination Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization and respiratory manifestations in children: A prospective cohort study. by Jaqueline Elisa Verardo Benedetti, Kauana Pizzutti, Mariana Preussler Mott, Pedro Uriel Pedrotti Vieira, Neide Maria Bruscato, Emilio Hideyuki Moriguchi, Roberta Rigo Dalla Corte, João Carlos Batista Santana, Cícero Dias

“…At the end of one year, counting from the date of entry, interviews and data collection took place in medical records (end of follow-up). …”
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Fostering Social Interaction Variability in the Metaverse: A Case Study of the Museum of L’Avesnois in Fourmies by Makram Mestiri, Meriem Khadhar, Arnaud Huftier, Amos Fergombe

“…Employing a robust mixed-methods approach, this research synthesizes quantitative metrics with qualitative insights from in-depth interviews to critically evaluate the metaverse’s capacity to deliver authentic, emotionally resonant, and pedagogically impactful engagements. …”
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An evaluation of the implementation of maternal obesity pathways of care: a mixed methods study with data integration. by Nicola Heslehurst, Sarah Dinsdale, Gillian Sedgewick, Helen Simpson, Seema Sen, Carolyn Dawn Summerbell, Judith Rankin

“…Three component studies were given equal priority. 1: Semi-structured qualitative interviews explored obese pregnant women's experiences of being on the pathways. 2: A quantitative and qualitative postal survey explored healthcare professionals' experiences of delivering the pathways. 3: A case note audit quantitatively assessed pathway compliance. …”
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Validation of a model for predicting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake: a study protocol by Elizabeth Nailantei Kileku, Joseph Sitienei, Morris Senghor Shisanya, Nyawira Gitahi

“…Despite increased PrEP programs in sub-Saharan Africa since 2015, uptake remains low due to various barriers. This study aims to validate a model identifying demographic, economic, social, behavioral, and structural factors influencing PrEP use in Turbo Sub-County, where uptake is among the lowest.MethodsThe study will employ a descriptive cross-sectional design using both quantitative and qualitative methods to gather data from youths aged 15–24 in Turbo Sub-County. …”
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Cohort profile: A prospective cohort study on newlywed couples in rural and poor urban Bangladesh. by Shaki Aktar, Shakil Ahmed, Tanjeena Tahrin Islam, Tarana -E-Ferdous, Meftah Uddin Ahmed, Syed Hassan Imtiaz, Salma Akter, Shathil Miah, Md Sharful Islam Khan, Ruchira Tabassum Naved, Shams El Arifeen, Quamrun Nahar, Anisuddin Ahmed, S M Manzoor Ahmed Hanifi, Fauzia Akhter Huda

“…Participants will undergo six quantitative interview sessions over a two-year period. …”
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Implementation and acceptability of the Caregiver Care Model in general practice: a mixed-method feasibility study by Mette Kjaergaard Nielsen, Marie Cecilie Vinther, Mai-Britt Guldin, Kaj Sparle Christensen, Anna Mygind

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