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Interpretive description in applied mixed methods research: Exploring issues of fit, purpose, process, context, and
Sara Dolan1, Lorelli Nowell1, Nancy J Moules1
1Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Nursing Inquiry
|December 5, 2022
Summary
This study addresses the integration of interpretive description into mixed methods research. It provides guidance on ensuring rigor and philosophical congruence for more transparent and impactful results.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative Research Methodologies
- Mixed Methods Research
Background:
- Mixed methods research is increasingly common, requiring rigorous approaches.
- A gap exists in understanding the philosophical congruence and rigor of using interpretive description within mixed methods studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the fit, purpose, process, context, and design of using interpretive description in mixed methods research.
- To explore the contributions of interpretive description to mixed methods inquiry.
- To offer a purposeful approach for mixed methods interpretive description studies, enhancing transparency and rigor.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis.
- Drawing on examples from existing literature to illustrate points.
- Developing a framework for purposeful mixed methods interpretive description.
Main Results:
- Identifies key considerations for integrating interpretive description into mixed methods research.
- Highlights the unique contributions interpretive description can offer.
- Proposes a structured approach to enhance rigor and transparency.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the importance of philosophical congruence and methodological rigor.
- Advocates for a purposeful approach to mixed methods interpretive description.
- Suggests this work is a foundational step for this emerging methodology.
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