混合方法研究在药学实践中的实际应用。

Practical utility of mixed methods research in pharmacy practice.

机构信息

Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.

Center for Medication Quality and Outcomes, The Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD, USA.

出版信息

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2021 Nov 9;78(22):2033-2039. doi: 10.1093/ajhp/zxab232.

DOI:10.1093/ajhp/zxab232

PMID:34077491

Abstract

PURPOSE

Our aim was to review key methodological concepts and provide a practical guide to employing mixed methods research to enhance pharmacy practice research.

SUMMARY

Mixed methods research provides multiple organized analytic perspectives to thoroughly investigate complex social and scientific problems in a methodologically rigorous manner. This research design incorporates collection and analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data components to create a thorough understanding of a complex question. The 5 most commonly identified reasons for conducting mixed methods research include triangulation, complementarity, development, initiation, and expansion of results. For research questions that benefit from mixed methods research, we review how to structure the study, including timing, sequencing, and prioritization of methods. Illustrative examples from the literature highlight the utility of this methodology for clinical and operational pharmacy research questions.

CONCLUSION

Mixed methods designs can enhance pharmacy research inquiry, provide a means to understand complicated issues, and uncover optimal interventions.

摘要

目的

我们旨在回顾关键的方法学概念，并提供一个实用指南，以采用混合方法研究来加强药学实践研究。

摘要

混合方法研究提供了多种有组织的分析视角，以严谨的方法彻底研究复杂的社会和科学问题。这种研究设计包括定性和定量数据组件的收集和分析，以创建对复杂问题的全面理解。进行混合方法研究的 5 个最常见原因包括三角测量、互补性、发展、启动和扩展结果。对于从混合方法研究中受益的研究问题，我们回顾了如何构建研究，包括方法的时间安排、顺序和优先级。来自文献的说明性示例突出了这种方法学在临床和运营药学研究问题中的实用性。