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The Philosophical Turn to Mixed Methods for Nursing Science.
1College of Nursing, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA.
Nursing Science Quarterly
|July 2, 2021
Summary
This article examines the use of mixed methods research in nursing, exploring its philosophical alignment and integration with nursing science. It suggests future directions for mixed methods in nursing research.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Methodology
Background:
- Mixed methods research is increasingly adopted in nursing.
- Understanding its alignment with nursing's disciplinary perspective is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the suitability of mixed methods for nursing.
- To examine philosophical underpinnings and integration within nursing theory.
- To provide an overview of mixed methods in nursing and suggest future directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis.
- Examination of philosophical assumptions of mixed methods.
- Analysis of integration concepts in relation to nursing theory.
Main Results:
- Mixed methods align well with nursing's interdisciplinary and practical nature.
- Integration is key for robust mixed methods nursing studies.
- The history and current status show a growing trend.
Conclusions:
- Mixed methods offer a valuable approach for advancing nursing science.
- Further refinement of integration strategies is needed.
- Future research should consider novel applications of mixed methods in nursing.
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