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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Research
  • Pre-hospital Care
  • Mixed Methods Research

Background:

  • Mixed methods research integrates qualitative and quantitative data for comprehensive understanding.
  • Pre-hospital settings present unique complexities due to uncontrollable variables and environmental factors.
  • Mixed methods research is increasingly valuable for addressing complex pre-hospital healthcare issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated systematic review of mixed methods research in pre-hospital settings.
  • To explore the utilization of mixed methods in pre-hospital research.
  • To identify current standards of reporting in pre-hospital mixed methods studies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review update searching MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Embase, and Scopus (2012-2023).
  • Inclusion criteria: English articles explicitly using 'mixed methods' in pre-hospital settings (ambulance, HEMS, community first responders).
  • Data extraction on philosophy, rationale, data integration, publication model, and adherence to Good Reporting of a Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Analysis of how mixed methods are employed in pre-hospital research.
  • Evaluation of adherence to established reporting standards (e.g., GRAMMS).
  • Identification of trends and gaps in pre-hospital mixed methods research reporting.

Conclusions:

  • Mixed methods research is a vital tool for understanding complex pre-hospital healthcare scenarios.
  • This review highlights the evolving application and reporting quality of mixed methods in this field.
  • Findings will inform best practices for conducting and reporting mixed methods research in pre-hospital settings.