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Methodological reporting in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods health services research articles.
Jennifer P Wisdom1, Mary A Cavaleri, Anthony J Onwuegbuzie
1Psychiatry Department, Columbia University, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, NY 10032, USA. jpw2129@columbia.edu
Health Services Research
|November 19, 2011
Summary
Mixed methods research is underutilized in health services, with few articles employing this approach. Methodological rigor varies, highlighting a need for improved reporting standards in mixed methods studies.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Research Methodology
- Scientific Publication Analysis
Background:
- Mixed methods research offers a comprehensive understanding of health services, integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches.
- Assessing the methodological rigor of published research is crucial for advancing the field.
- The frequency and quality of mixed methods studies in health services research require examination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of mixed methods research in top-ranked health services journals.
- To compare the reporting of key methodological components indicative of rigor across mixed methods, qualitative, and quantitative articles.
- To identify areas for improvement in the transparency and reporting of mixed methods research.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of empirical articles published between 2003 and 2007 in four leading health services journals.
- Evaluation of 1,651 articles, including all 47 mixed methods articles and random samples of qualitative and quantitative articles.
- Application of established criteria to assess methodological rigor, focusing on quantitative, qualitative, and integration components.
Main Results:
- Mixed methods articles constituted a small fraction (2.85%) of the published health services research.
- Quantitative components were reported less frequently in mixed methods articles compared to purely quantitative ones (21.94% vs. 47.07%).
- No significant difference was found in the reporting of qualitative components between mixed methods and qualitative articles (21.34% vs. 25.47%).
Conclusions:
- The utilization of mixed methods research in health services publications is limited.
- There is variability in the reporting of essential methodological components across different research designs.
- Recommendations are proposed to enhance the transparency and rigor of mixed methods research reporting.
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