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The knowledge base for evidence-based nursing: a role for mixed methods research?

Kate Flemming1

  • 1Department of Health Sciences, The University of York, Heslington, UK. kaf1@york.ac.uk

ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|February 15, 2007
PubMed
Summary

Evidence-based nursing integrates qualitative research with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to enhance nursing practice evaluations. This mixed methods approach addresses criticisms by incorporating context and experience, strengthening the evidence base for nursing.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Science
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Evidence-based nursing (EBN) is crucial for nursing practice.
  • Critics argue that randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in EBN neglect nursing context and experience.
  • Nursing decisions often require evaluating intervention effectiveness, a task well-suited for RCTs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the feasibility of combining qualitative research with RCTs (mixed methods research) in nursing practice evaluations.
  • To demonstrate how mixed methods research can address criticisms of EBN.
  • To propose enhancing the evidence base for nursing through integrated research approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical exploration of epistemological and practical aspects of mixed methods research.
  • Presentation of theoretical and practical examples of combining qualitative research and RCTs.

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  • Analysis of the potential of mixed methods to enrich nursing evidence.

    • Main Results:

    • Mixed methods research is epistemologically and practically feasible for evaluating nursing practice.
    • Combining qualitative research with RCTs can address the limitations of purely quantitative approaches in nursing.
    • The integration of diverse research methods offers a more comprehensive understanding of nursing interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Mixed methods research holds significant potential to enhance the evidence base for nursing.
    • Integrating qualitative insights with RCTs strengthens the evaluation of nursing interventions.
    • This approach can lead to more robust and contextually relevant nursing knowledge.