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Methodological Challenges of Mixed Methods Intervention Evaluations
Ist Teil von
Methodology, 2015-01, Vol.11 (4), p.119-125
Ort / Verlag
Hogrefe Publishing
Erscheinungsjahr
2015
Quelle
Alma/SFX Local Collection
Beschreibungen/Notizen
This paper addresses the methodological challenges that
accompany the use of a combination of research methods to evaluate complex
interventions. In evaluating complex interventions, the question about
effectiveness is not the only question that needs to be answered. Of equal
interest are questions about acceptability, feasibility, and implementation of
the intervention and the evaluation study itself. Using qualitative research in
conjunction with trials enables us to address this diversity of questions. The
combination of methods results in a mixed methods intervention evaluation
(MMIE). In this article we demonstrate the relevance of mixed methods evaluation
studies and provide case studies from health care. Methodological challenges
that need our attention are, among others, choosing appropriate designs for
MMIEs, determining realistic expectations of both components, and assigning
adequate resources to both components. Solving these methodological issues will
improve our research designs and provide further insights into complex
interventions.