Exploring the ripple effects of an Australian hospital redevelopment: a protocol for a longitudinal, mixed-methods study by Jeffrey Braithwaite, Kate Churruca, Louise A Ellis, Chiara Pomare, Janet C Long, Brett Gardiner

“…Data will be analysed using thematic, statistical and network analyses, respectively, for the qualitative, quantitative and relational data.Ethics and dissemination The study has been reviewed and approved by the relevant Ethics Committee in New South Wales, Australia. …”
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Protocol for a telephonic mixed methods study to understand needs and find solutions for bereaved dementia caregivers by Zachary G Baker, Mary Gemma O’Donnell, Sabrina Garcia-Arias, Yingyan Huang, Joahana Segundo, Ashley N Millenbah, Olivia M Neubert, Isabel Huerta

“…Rather than creating interventions from scratch, researchers might leverage those insights to more rapidly improve the lives of bereaved dementia caregivers.Methods and analysis This study uses a transformative mixed methods approach to explore the needs of caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias, incorporating both quantitative surveys (n=400) and qualitative semistructured interviews (n=45) across diverse subgroups. …”
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Acceptability and applicability of using virtual reality for training mass casualty incidents- a mixed method study by Sara Heldring, Maria Jirwe, Jonas Wihlborg, Veronica Lindström

“…Eleven of the participants underwent interviews. The qualitative data was analyzed either summarily or with a conventional content analysis. …”
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among health workers in rural Uganda: A mixed methods study by Ouni, Patrick Diox, Namulondo, Racheal, Wanume, Benon, Okia, David, Olupot, Peter, Nantale, Ritah, Matovu, Joseph K.B., Napyo, Agnes, Lubaale, Yovani A. Moses, Nshakira , Nathan f, Mukunya, David

“…Methods: This was a mixed-method, cross-sectional descriptive study. A customised self-administered data collection tool was used to collect quantitative data on characteristics, vaccination status and factors for or rejection of vaccine uptake. …”
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Improvement of perioperative care of the elderly patient (PeriAge): protocol of a controlled interventional feasibility study by Levente Kriston, Cynthia Olotu, Alwin E Goetz, Rainer Kiefmann, Martin Härter, Lisa Lebherz, Anna Mende, Lili Plümer, Christian Zöllner

“…Feasibility will be assessed through semi-structured interviews with staff and patients and quantitative analyses of the data quality, focussing on practicability, acceptance, adoption and fidelity to protocol.Ethics and dissemination The study will be carried out in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration and to principles of good scientific practice. …”
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Evaluating the knowledge, roles, and skills of health cadres in stunting prevention: A mixed-method study in Indonesia by Restuning Widiasih, Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya, Laili Rahayuwati, Binahayati Rusyidi, Ermiati, Citra Windani Mambang Sari, Mardani, Rusdi, Serene En Hui Tung

“…The survey tool was adapted from previous studies and analyzed using the RASCH IRT model and descriptive statistics. …”
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Protocol to evaluate the feasibility of the D-PRESCRIBE intervention adapted to the Belgian community setting (END-IT CS study) by Séverine Henrard, Anne Spinewine, Sandy Tubeuf, Catherine Pétein, Perrine Evrard, Tina Chevallereau, Josephine Aikpitanyi

“…Patients will be blinded to group allocation. Quantitative data will be collected at baseline, 3 months and 6 months through patients’ and pharmacists’ questionnaires, aiming: (1) to test the feasibility of the intervention, (2) to test the feasibility of the study design needed for its evaluation and (3) to perform an exploratory cost-effectiveness analysis. …”
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Aligning the principles and practice of research integrity and research fairness in global health: a mixed-methods study by Sandra Alba, Rutuja Patil, Martijn Wienia, Masja Straetemans, Francis Kombe, Gowri Gopalakrishna, Harry Coleman, Nima Yaghmaei, Joseph Bukulu Sempa, Jake D Mathewson, Hannah Kabelka, Preeti Sohoni

“…The study included an online frequency survey and in-depth key informant interviews with researchers from international research networks. …”
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Realist evaluation of Belgian pilot projects for paediatric transmural care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Katrien Vanderwee, Ann Van Hecke, Caroline Verdonck, Kristof Eeckloo, Sara Dequeker, Sabine Van daele, Veerle Duprez, Annemie Charles, Freya Couvin, John Crombez, Lieven De Geyter, Ann De Guchtenaere, Delphine De Smedt, Caroline Dolieslager, Patricia Fruyt, Lien Goossens, Ester Steffens, Sabine Van daele, Els Vandecruys, Arnaud Vanlander

“…In a third phase, qualitative and quantitative data will be analysed using a convergent mixed-methods model, involving continuous triangulation of multiple data sets to facilitate greater understanding of the context and refinement of the programme theory.Ethics and dissemination The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of the Ghent University Hospital (Belgian Registration Number B6702024000193) after consultation with all Ethics Committees of the participating hospitals. …”
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Feasibility of an exercise program in endocrine-treated metastatic breast cancer patients with overweight: protocol for the FEMA study by May Wissing, Pernille Skovlund, Susanne Drysdale, Ali Amidi, Robert Zachariae, Tinne Laurberg, Signe Borgquist

“…Feasibility will be assessed based on recruitment rate, adherence, retention, and acceptability, employing both quantitative and qualitative approaches for data collection. …”
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“As long as you learn to adapt”–a longitudinal mixed-methods study exploring the first decade with rheumatoid arthritis by Maria Bergström, Åsa Larsson Ranada, Annette Sverker, Ingrid Thyberg, Mathilda Björk

“…Furthermore, their pain score changed quantitatively over time, which was not expressed in the interviews. …”
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The Comprehensive Resilience-building psychosocial Intervention (CREST) for people with dementia in the community: a feasibility and acceptability study by Dympna Casey, Priscilla Doyle, Niamh Gallagher, Grace O’Sullivan, Siobhán Smyth, Declan Devane, Kathy Murphy, Charlotte Clarke, Bob Woods, Rose-Marie Dröes, Gill Windle, Andrew W. Murphy, Tony Foley, Fergus Timmons, Paddy Gillespie, Anna Hobbins, John Newell, Jaynal Abedin, Christine Domegan, Kate Irving, Barbara Whelan

“…Methods Nine people with dementia and their primary caregivers living in the community (n = 9 dyads) completed the CREST intervention which had three components (cognitive stimulation therapy [CST], physical exercise, and dementia education). Quantitative secondary outcomes were assessed at baseline and following the 15-week intervention; qualitative interviews were conducted during and post-intervention. …”
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Needs-based provision of medical care to nursing home residents: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Ansgar Gerhardus, Jonas Czwikla, Maike Schulz, Franziska Heinze, Thomas Kalwitzki, Daniel Gand, Annika Schmidt, Chrysanthi Tsiasioti, Antje Schwinger, Stephan Kloep, Guido Schmiemann, Karin Wolf-Ostermann, Heinz Rothgang

“…Third, qualitative expert interviews and case conferences and, fourth, quantitative analyses of linked data are used to provide structural, case-specific and generalisable explanations of inappropriate medical care among nursing home residents. …”
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Evaluating the Effectiveness and Scalability of the World Health Organization MyopiaEd Digital Intervention: Mixed Methods Study by Yeonsu Lee, Stuart Keel, Sangchul Yoon

“…Additionally, semistructured interviews were conducted to explore participants’ experiences in depth and receive feedback on program design. …”
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Women’s exposure to commercial milk formula marketing: a WHO multi-country market research study by Christiane Horwood, Sphindile Mapumulo, Lyn Haskins, Tanya Doherty, Gillian Kingston, Nigel Rollins, the World Health Organization (WHO) multi-country study group

“…Health professionals were the most common source of advice to mothers about starting CMF and which CMF brand to use. Conclusions The study provides quantitative data about CMF marketing and insights on how marketing companies develop effective messages, helping to explain how individual vulnerabilities or aspirations are integrated into marketing strategies. …”
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Unveiling barriers of introverts to collaborative learning: an exploratory mixed-methods study across medical student personalities by Varathpavee Bhuriveth, Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue, Vittavat Tangdumrongvong, Sakarn Charoensakulchai, Phunlerd Piyaraj, Chitrawina Mahagita, Anupong Kantiwong

“…Methods The study utilized an exploratory mixed-methods design targeting pre-clinical medical students. …”
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Publishing Identifiable Patient Photographs in the Digital Age: Focus Group Study of Patients, Doctors, and Medical Students by Marija Roguljić, Dina Šimunović, Ivan Buljan, Marija Franka Žuljević, Antonela Turić, Ana Marušić

“…Clinicians, publishers, and journal editors should not only implement best practices to ensure fully informed patient consent for publishing identifiable photographs but also develop technical and governance safeguards. Future quantitative studies are needed to identify the most effective ways to enhance stakeholders’ knowledge, policies, and procedures, ultimately guiding the development of practical recommendations for the ethical publication of patient photographs in scientific journals.…”
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Perceived Risks, Mitigation Strategies, and Modifiability of Telehealth in Rural and Remote Emergency Departments: Qualitative Exploration Study by Christina Tsou, Justin Yeung, Melanie Goode, Josephine Mcdonnell, Aled Williams, Stephen Colin Andrew, Jenny Tetlow, Andrew Jamieson, Delia Hendrie, Christopher Reid, Sandra Thompson

“…MethodsThis qualitative study used semistructured interviews to explore the perspectives of ETS clinicians regarding the factors influencing their clinical decision-making. …”
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Ecological Momentary Assessment of Parental Well-Being and Time Use: Mixed Methods Compliance and Feasibility Study by Laura Altweck, Samuel Tomczyk

“…A subset of parents was also subsequently interviewed. Sociodemographic background and expected feasibility (open-ended questions) were surveyed at baseline, and feasibility was assessed at follow-up (closed- and open-ended questions) and in the interviews. …”
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Virtual Reality Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students for Care of Patients With Infectious Diseases: Mixed Methods Study by Wen Chang, Chun-Chih Lin, Julia Crilly, Hui-Ling Lee, Li-Chin Chen, Chin-Yen Han

“…In phase 2, semistructured interviews were conducted to address objective 2, exploring students’ learning experiences. …”
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